I was shocked to find that MUVI TV was broadcasting on satellite! Has MMD becomes and respected free information?
MMD lives on lies and mis-information. It is shocking that even Kaunda, who alot of Zambians call a dictator would have performed much more democratic than the MMD government. Kaunda is known to have brought in democracy into the country without wasting money on useless activities like referudum. He alone could respect the wishes of the people. When MMD took over, they embarked on system destroy and rigged almost all elections that where held in the country. Thats why Chiluba to me is the worst thing that can ever happen to the country and letting him go with all that corruption is not only shocking but a crime which should be punishable and those involved locked up for good.
In rigging, the most important tools a government can use are information, and misinformation. So ZNBC, the country's number one enemy for democracy does the dirty job of misleading the country by sending wrong information across the provinces. Its news is the worst ever! It is by all means the MMD mouth piece and not the national broadcaster. SABC (South Afirca) and BTV (Botswana) have better converage of their country's affairs than ZNBC offers Zambians. WE are the most useless nation than moves backwards when the whole world is moving forward. We are a primitive country that will allow lies to be broadcast across the world and hide the truth. I'm very sure if they had a way, they world even ban satellite television as it exposes the lies they tell.
MUVI TV offers an alternative to the lies - which is the truth. Only The POST and MUVI TV seem to know what the truth looks like. So allowing them to send any signal to the country is not good for MMD. And lucky enough for The POST, Kaunda allowed its existence. What would have been the situation if MMD was in power when The POST was about to be formed. These are issues that people easily forget and think MMD brought democracy in this country - and thats wahy I really blame Kaunda for losing himself so much and side with people who are enemies of peace and democracy in this country.
They have done so much harm than one can imagine and Kaunda even proudly support them! What kind of the leader is he that can side with people leading the country to disaster?
As long as MUTI TV offers the truth and not the lies that government wants, it will not even braodcast to Kafue! They have to lie and probably offer some ministers some shares or money for them to be allowed to grow and expand in this country - the real MMD way of doing things.
Free press can not be allowed to operate in Zambia unless MMD is not ruling. No free elections can be held as long as government wants to corrupting lead this country and VJ is alive. Those are issues that make me look at my beloved country as being primitive from all that they do.
What shocks me are how people expected to be intellectuals will side with MMD as the country will have an African democracy. Shame, ever wonder why no country in the world talks about us? They can broadcast for days how monkeys urinate on presidents in this country but nothing good about it. If a country talks about Zambia positively, they have deals with government which they are benefiting from thats the bottom line.
We are primitive and can not allow the truth to be sent out across the country. Forget free press and democracy - just watch us sink into poverty and shame.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
My Definition of Primitivity
I have always wondered why we are looked upon as being primitive and I mistakenly thought it was something to do with our thinking. I was wrong, we are think the same regardless of where you come from.
The biggest problem with developing worlds is not the people or the ideas, its the leadership. But what shocks me the most, is the lack of impact on the same leaders by the masses. Why would you, the majority of the people fail to make leaders do what you want? The developed world have realized that it does not matter what the few want, but what the masses want is superior. In developing world this is so simple. In developing world, it has to match with the same unhelpful leaders!
So we find ourselves fighting on the constitution - not because we don't know how to make one, but because leaders still want loop-holes that they can manipulate to suit their selfish desires. Why not make things normal and the way it should be? Zambia is slowly trying to get its constitution and one that will look after the people, but this is many years after independence - or whatever you want to call it. How has MMD taken this as their own baby and the whole country should wait for what they (MMD) decide! - My one cry for Mwanawasa. He had the time to make things simple and straight forward, he left us in more mess than anyone else.
We are a country that has leaders signing - Ministers can disregard advise from legal people, But the one seeking justice for the people can be fired for disregarding advise. Maybe we should change words here and say what government wants makes all advise commands if they will serve MMD and the rest - useless talk! What type of a country is this? Do we need 7 years to come up with a fake judgement while people have gotten monies for the court case?
I think the legal institutions in this country are the worst on the planet. Lawyers in Zambia have and some are slowly becoming day light thieves! A few noble men stand in the midst of corrupt and ill-educated ones. Not a situation that would be considered good. And one that will not make Zambia a good place but a thieves den! We need to bring sanity and noble men to the legal institutions of this country. We can't expect economist like (www.zambian-economist.com) to do the legal justice in the country - hope he wont be sighted for contempt also. I feel for the people who are trying to make a difference to the country. They are either found with a case to answer or a crime created for them like the Post journalists. No matter what we lose, let us remain a people who understand the liberty of speech and in this case, a liberty of blogging. I can't reveal my name on a blog and probably will never be credited with my thoughts because every time I sit down to write, I must think of who will be employed to track me down, who will be given a task to find me, whose been given a bandwidth in Zambia to trace my existence. I'm luck I can rely on my service provider in this foreign country to protect me, I don't think the same applies to all my Zambian brothers in Zambia!
The world just looks on with little regard to how the simple government of this African country continues to rig elections, rig the constitution, silence journalist, keep NGOs in check and oppress the people who have different views to what they (small group of leaders) want. Then when the situation gets so bad and reach the level of Zimbabwe, they will pretend to act for the people. Where have you been all this time? The people are supposed to be protected by the world bodies be it media organization to force oppression of journalist and kangaroo court sessions on matters which are trivial and straight forward. We are not asking for military intervention, we are asking for accountability and rule of law. The basics of life - that's all!
Help us out of this primitiveness before you start pretending to care!
The biggest problem with developing worlds is not the people or the ideas, its the leadership. But what shocks me the most, is the lack of impact on the same leaders by the masses. Why would you, the majority of the people fail to make leaders do what you want? The developed world have realized that it does not matter what the few want, but what the masses want is superior. In developing world this is so simple. In developing world, it has to match with the same unhelpful leaders!
So we find ourselves fighting on the constitution - not because we don't know how to make one, but because leaders still want loop-holes that they can manipulate to suit their selfish desires. Why not make things normal and the way it should be? Zambia is slowly trying to get its constitution and one that will look after the people, but this is many years after independence - or whatever you want to call it. How has MMD taken this as their own baby and the whole country should wait for what they (MMD) decide! - My one cry for Mwanawasa. He had the time to make things simple and straight forward, he left us in more mess than anyone else.
We are a country that has leaders signing - Ministers can disregard advise from legal people, But the one seeking justice for the people can be fired for disregarding advise. Maybe we should change words here and say what government wants makes all advise commands if they will serve MMD and the rest - useless talk! What type of a country is this? Do we need 7 years to come up with a fake judgement while people have gotten monies for the court case?
I think the legal institutions in this country are the worst on the planet. Lawyers in Zambia have and some are slowly becoming day light thieves! A few noble men stand in the midst of corrupt and ill-educated ones. Not a situation that would be considered good. And one that will not make Zambia a good place but a thieves den! We need to bring sanity and noble men to the legal institutions of this country. We can't expect economist like (www.zambian-economist.com) to do the legal justice in the country - hope he wont be sighted for contempt also. I feel for the people who are trying to make a difference to the country. They are either found with a case to answer or a crime created for them like the Post journalists. No matter what we lose, let us remain a people who understand the liberty of speech and in this case, a liberty of blogging. I can't reveal my name on a blog and probably will never be credited with my thoughts because every time I sit down to write, I must think of who will be employed to track me down, who will be given a task to find me, whose been given a bandwidth in Zambia to trace my existence. I'm luck I can rely on my service provider in this foreign country to protect me, I don't think the same applies to all my Zambian brothers in Zambia!
The world just looks on with little regard to how the simple government of this African country continues to rig elections, rig the constitution, silence journalist, keep NGOs in check and oppress the people who have different views to what they (small group of leaders) want. Then when the situation gets so bad and reach the level of Zimbabwe, they will pretend to act for the people. Where have you been all this time? The people are supposed to be protected by the world bodies be it media organization to force oppression of journalist and kangaroo court sessions on matters which are trivial and straight forward. We are not asking for military intervention, we are asking for accountability and rule of law. The basics of life - that's all!
Help us out of this primitiveness before you start pretending to care!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Praise Thieves and Proscute Heros?
I have watched with shock at what is happening to Zambia. Seriously this is like a dream that a one time fight against corruption has the entire government geared to stop it at all means possible! Are we being taken for stupid people all of a sudden? Isn't Chiluba who thought he could do anything including run for a third term until we went on the streets of Parliament to stop him and later remove his immunity? Are people is Zambia so dull that you can easily change things and make them dance to wht you want?
RB should not think he can be there forever! I personally want to see him take on not only his mis-deeds one day but the evils of the people he has protected. He should pay and his family involved in all these should also pay. At the moment I really think hes doing a good job at making us angry. He has started a good way to be hit and pinned down with crimes that others he protected have gotten away with.
Should the people depend on lawyers with noble intentions for withdrawn cases for a chance of justice? Why not change that silly ministry from Justice to 'Courts Control'? I think it would make us see the true picture and their intentions well in advance. We don't need blanket names to hide what the whole world knows about the evils being carried on.
Zambian government is truthfully a joke and one that makes people pay for the evils of their leaders. Now my complain has always been. Things start very slowly heazding for the worst and the so called donors do not call for accountability of the monies that such governments borrow. Why should they continue giving debt to countries which can't even run a good legal system to punish those that have stolen money from the people? They, if at all their intentions are genuine, call for complete audit of all they give and they should make sure the money is used for intended purposes. They not only owe it to their tax-payers, but they also owe it to the Zambians who have to pay back the monies borrowed. It is only fair and a normal duty for them to make it a point that they follow the process from the time the money is borrowed to the end. If this does not go inline with issues of independent decisions for the local governments, why lend them the money then? Let the local government create means that will bring them the money, use the local resources and local experts in achieving desired goals for the country. It does not pay to borrow money and waste it and make tax-payers repay it.
I'm a strong believe of 'No Borrowing If You Can't Pay'! There has to be system that will ensure the borrowed funds have a system that will push for the repay from the projects being conducted or a predetermined way of repayment. There is no need for Zambia to borrow if K27 billion will be wasted on luxury for people like Kapoko. Why did we waste so much? We should have used the money we had in bringing decent hospitals and services for the people. K27 billion? I honestly would not give aid to a country which wastes money like that. So the issue is not only an embarrassment to the country but a shame that such things can happen to a developing country.
Now imagine that that issue had people involved who will be left and probably praised by our government if the leaders are involved. It is the same with the Chiluba issue. So much money was wasted in the case and alot more in the process of investigation. At the end, RB smiles and says I'm happy Zambians have accepted the outcome and Chiluba wants his money back! Accepted? What do you mean we have accepted. If it was a complete and fair process, we would accept with no questions asked. But for you to say 'accept' means you had issues with it and wanted us to take it the way it is.
We are in a bad state right now. I know the people to blame are all these leaders who aim at ripping the Zambians off all that they own. It is time we set out a system that will serve the interests of the people not the greedy leaders. I want to wake up one day and see a leader who will do what I want - develop Zambia in all sectors. If that leader will also make it impossible for previous leaders to enjoy the stolen wealth, makes me even better!
I have been thinking we need to get rid of this democracy and bring in a harsh system. Harsh on people who steal and do not work for the rewards. I think right now, I would trade all the peace and the so called democracy if the Libya and China system will achieve the greater good, if it works on punishing leaders who betray their country. I would only trade those systems if we have leaders and a system like the USA democracy where people are accountable and punished when their steal! Right now, Zambia gives me no hope and no future, which is worth getting rid of in place for a system that will make people accountable.
Should we always look to International courts to resolve simple issues? What is a legal system if it does not look after the people? What can we get out of this country when thieves are honored and heros who expose the bad deeds of a system are even thought of being distributors of obscene material? Thieves can appeal but the people cannot? And you wonder why I never respect any lawyer or judge int this country. They have never worked for the people - ever! They work for their masters. Thats why we don't even have a supreme legal document worth talking about. We have people who will work on it whenever they feel like.
RB is the worst thing that can ever happen to Zambia, and we are still in a nightmare over the issue. Impeaching the man is the least we can do. We must make sure when he leaves office, the law follows him in all corners of this planet and beyond. Among the living and beyond! He has to face up to what he has done - totally.
RB should not think he can be there forever! I personally want to see him take on not only his mis-deeds one day but the evils of the people he has protected. He should pay and his family involved in all these should also pay. At the moment I really think hes doing a good job at making us angry. He has started a good way to be hit and pinned down with crimes that others he protected have gotten away with.
Should the people depend on lawyers with noble intentions for withdrawn cases for a chance of justice? Why not change that silly ministry from Justice to 'Courts Control'? I think it would make us see the true picture and their intentions well in advance. We don't need blanket names to hide what the whole world knows about the evils being carried on.
Zambian government is truthfully a joke and one that makes people pay for the evils of their leaders. Now my complain has always been. Things start very slowly heazding for the worst and the so called donors do not call for accountability of the monies that such governments borrow. Why should they continue giving debt to countries which can't even run a good legal system to punish those that have stolen money from the people? They, if at all their intentions are genuine, call for complete audit of all they give and they should make sure the money is used for intended purposes. They not only owe it to their tax-payers, but they also owe it to the Zambians who have to pay back the monies borrowed. It is only fair and a normal duty for them to make it a point that they follow the process from the time the money is borrowed to the end. If this does not go inline with issues of independent decisions for the local governments, why lend them the money then? Let the local government create means that will bring them the money, use the local resources and local experts in achieving desired goals for the country. It does not pay to borrow money and waste it and make tax-payers repay it.
I'm a strong believe of 'No Borrowing If You Can't Pay'! There has to be system that will ensure the borrowed funds have a system that will push for the repay from the projects being conducted or a predetermined way of repayment. There is no need for Zambia to borrow if K27 billion will be wasted on luxury for people like Kapoko. Why did we waste so much? We should have used the money we had in bringing decent hospitals and services for the people. K27 billion? I honestly would not give aid to a country which wastes money like that. So the issue is not only an embarrassment to the country but a shame that such things can happen to a developing country.
Now imagine that that issue had people involved who will be left and probably praised by our government if the leaders are involved. It is the same with the Chiluba issue. So much money was wasted in the case and alot more in the process of investigation. At the end, RB smiles and says I'm happy Zambians have accepted the outcome and Chiluba wants his money back! Accepted? What do you mean we have accepted. If it was a complete and fair process, we would accept with no questions asked. But for you to say 'accept' means you had issues with it and wanted us to take it the way it is.
We are in a bad state right now. I know the people to blame are all these leaders who aim at ripping the Zambians off all that they own. It is time we set out a system that will serve the interests of the people not the greedy leaders. I want to wake up one day and see a leader who will do what I want - develop Zambia in all sectors. If that leader will also make it impossible for previous leaders to enjoy the stolen wealth, makes me even better!
I have been thinking we need to get rid of this democracy and bring in a harsh system. Harsh on people who steal and do not work for the rewards. I think right now, I would trade all the peace and the so called democracy if the Libya and China system will achieve the greater good, if it works on punishing leaders who betray their country. I would only trade those systems if we have leaders and a system like the USA democracy where people are accountable and punished when their steal! Right now, Zambia gives me no hope and no future, which is worth getting rid of in place for a system that will make people accountable.
Should we always look to International courts to resolve simple issues? What is a legal system if it does not look after the people? What can we get out of this country when thieves are honored and heros who expose the bad deeds of a system are even thought of being distributors of obscene material? Thieves can appeal but the people cannot? And you wonder why I never respect any lawyer or judge int this country. They have never worked for the people - ever! They work for their masters. Thats why we don't even have a supreme legal document worth talking about. We have people who will work on it whenever they feel like.
RB is the worst thing that can ever happen to Zambia, and we are still in a nightmare over the issue. Impeaching the man is the least we can do. We must make sure when he leaves office, the law follows him in all corners of this planet and beyond. Among the living and beyond! He has to face up to what he has done - totally.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Zambians - masters of nothing?
There are 2 types of Zambians. Took me time to realise this but now, it seems more and more true.
There are those who are full patrots of the land and who have interest of the country at heart in all they talk about. Then there are those who pretend to know it all and in most cases seem to be in charge of things.
What strikes me as being interesting is the level of thinking when it comes to things that involve National interest. The people who pretend to know it all (and shamelessly some have no idea they don't know anything at all) are the loudest. They scream who will destroy the country and why it wont make sense to vote this guy etc. They seem to know what bad the one person has done amongest all the people that are standing. When we uncover the ills that come with those people later, they shamelessly give excuses. I remember how these people 'sainted' Levy at one time. He was almost a heavenly creature around us. Now that the ills have come out, they have swam so fast from the shore they are in Isreal with Chiluba! We seriously have a problem!
At first I thought it was job-seeking or protecting the wealthy they have misteriously acquired. I realise now it could be all that and alot more. They have hidden agendas that they promote while they sink the country deeper and deeper into poverty.
Now the other group knows of this and have taken up a man they think will sort the culprits out and lock whoever has done harm to the country. Their main aim is not to make the leader a superior being but use him to control the mis-management that has come to the country.
What is so shocking is that even some would be good contributers to the search of good leaders have turned out to be chaps with no option but a mere political mouth piece of the oppressers and yet they have posh houses and jobs in South Africa! What nonsense, who are you to talk about what leader is best for Zambia when you have run-away from the troubles and settled outside. Pretenders and savior of the country? Get your head checked.
Lets call a spade a spade and not a straight spoon. If you are mature and have things to offer, you just tell us what you think and not go on comapigning for these thieves that have been ruling us. I wonder what moral right one has to claim they know anything when they live very far! Ever wonder why you disagree with people who are on the ground? Ever wonder why MMD loses amongest the student and intellectuals and you think MMD is supported by educated people! Do you think Lusaka and Copperbelt have less educated people as Western and North-Western? Believe me, if you have not been in Lusaka and seen the nonsense and how the country is slowly being sold, please don't open your mouth. I wouldn't be so happy to think of settling in a foreign land had I seen a future in this country.
Zambia is fast dying. MMD has over taken the pace of natural death and cruised the country to its knees. Maybe that hammering by Ghana in London was supposed to show you how things run here with that Kalusha Bwalya chap in charge. Now imagine that RB is 10 times more destructive. He has already by-passed all terrible presidents we have had. He is the best - worst! No wonder we want the idea of 'Father of the nation' dropped as it pollutes people into thinking they have anything to offer the country.
Any silly idea loaded Zambian thinking he can tell us how it should by telling us who we should not vote for is not only a fool but a total fool.
Tell us which country takes on a leader because the one he succeded had a vision? They look at what a person has done. What they have achieved in leadership positions. But most of us outside Zambians want to judge by what they want to see lead. No wonder we are backward and stupid. We are supposed to be learning what other countries do. But silly enough, we are the worst example and advisor to the people. We want to look at faces and say these one doesn't look like a president - yet we complain when these natives calls us names because of our colour. We really to get our act together and help Zambia pick a leader who has done provable works in the political scene - thats a basis of voting for a good leader!
There are those who are full patrots of the land and who have interest of the country at heart in all they talk about. Then there are those who pretend to know it all and in most cases seem to be in charge of things.
What strikes me as being interesting is the level of thinking when it comes to things that involve National interest. The people who pretend to know it all (and shamelessly some have no idea they don't know anything at all) are the loudest. They scream who will destroy the country and why it wont make sense to vote this guy etc. They seem to know what bad the one person has done amongest all the people that are standing. When we uncover the ills that come with those people later, they shamelessly give excuses. I remember how these people 'sainted' Levy at one time. He was almost a heavenly creature around us. Now that the ills have come out, they have swam so fast from the shore they are in Isreal with Chiluba! We seriously have a problem!
At first I thought it was job-seeking or protecting the wealthy they have misteriously acquired. I realise now it could be all that and alot more. They have hidden agendas that they promote while they sink the country deeper and deeper into poverty.
Now the other group knows of this and have taken up a man they think will sort the culprits out and lock whoever has done harm to the country. Their main aim is not to make the leader a superior being but use him to control the mis-management that has come to the country.
What is so shocking is that even some would be good contributers to the search of good leaders have turned out to be chaps with no option but a mere political mouth piece of the oppressers and yet they have posh houses and jobs in South Africa! What nonsense, who are you to talk about what leader is best for Zambia when you have run-away from the troubles and settled outside. Pretenders and savior of the country? Get your head checked.
Lets call a spade a spade and not a straight spoon. If you are mature and have things to offer, you just tell us what you think and not go on comapigning for these thieves that have been ruling us. I wonder what moral right one has to claim they know anything when they live very far! Ever wonder why you disagree with people who are on the ground? Ever wonder why MMD loses amongest the student and intellectuals and you think MMD is supported by educated people! Do you think Lusaka and Copperbelt have less educated people as Western and North-Western? Believe me, if you have not been in Lusaka and seen the nonsense and how the country is slowly being sold, please don't open your mouth. I wouldn't be so happy to think of settling in a foreign land had I seen a future in this country.
Zambia is fast dying. MMD has over taken the pace of natural death and cruised the country to its knees. Maybe that hammering by Ghana in London was supposed to show you how things run here with that Kalusha Bwalya chap in charge. Now imagine that RB is 10 times more destructive. He has already by-passed all terrible presidents we have had. He is the best - worst! No wonder we want the idea of 'Father of the nation' dropped as it pollutes people into thinking they have anything to offer the country.
Any silly idea loaded Zambian thinking he can tell us how it should by telling us who we should not vote for is not only a fool but a total fool.
Tell us which country takes on a leader because the one he succeded had a vision? They look at what a person has done. What they have achieved in leadership positions. But most of us outside Zambians want to judge by what they want to see lead. No wonder we are backward and stupid. We are supposed to be learning what other countries do. But silly enough, we are the worst example and advisor to the people. We want to look at faces and say these one doesn't look like a president - yet we complain when these natives calls us names because of our colour. We really to get our act together and help Zambia pick a leader who has done provable works in the political scene - thats a basis of voting for a good leader!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Zambia Has No Future
It has taken me time to accept the fact that my country has no future. No matter how much we try to think of a way that we can have a future, reality hits in the face that, frankly, we don't!
Maybe I should be told by someone who thinks of how we have that future and what we can do to get back in line and move forward. Right now, I have reasons that make me know day by day, that we have no future.
Maybe I should be told by someone who thinks of how we have that future and what we can do to get back in line and move forward. Right now, I have reasons that make me know day by day, that we have no future.
- We must be in a position to define what we have and the path we will take to get what we don't have. Simply stated, if he wish to develop economically, we need to understand what economically viable strategies that we have to reach that development and clearly show what we will do in order to get what we don't have to reach our goals. We have nothing worth talking about. I would be the most hidden minister in MMD government as with my pride to be in midst of people talking about what they are doing about their country when we have done nothing. And any effort to attain some of these things, we really met by the likes of VJ inelections. So doom is the word!
- We must be led by people of substance and who can drive us in a developmental direction. Well, unless we dropped the meaning of substance, we can try to rig our leaders through. But as it stands, they know very little about the difference between a rock and water. So that direction can't be reached either.
- We must have institutions that will move in the direction that people want to move in collectively. These institutions will provide the base for any activity in the country and ensure the good is what we get out of them. We have mirrors of such institutions. They claim to exist but they do the opposite of what we want. Like they are watching in a mirror, or they have no idea why they exist! These institutions are so vital that even if the two above are not there, the system will move and will reach the goals just maybe abit slower than normal. The police, judiciary and parliament are so useless, they would pass a motion on anything which will see them get mid-term gratuate and not see justice done in a country. So again this is a no-go area.
- Finally, we must have organisations to alert us of any wrong doing in government for us to know what we should do and then take corrective measures. We only have the Post, which we the people even help government in insulting when they uncover something. They try yes, but things could have been better if we the people stood up and stopped any form of silencing from government. We need to protect the only system which seem to be alive in the country - but then again, for how long?
All in all, I see doom in all things that would help in bringing in goodness in any country. Corruption starts in the first house. Injustice is led by the first family. Silencing starts with the ruling government. Should we wait until we go to civil-war to wake. Zambians we are damn dead in all we do. We are only good at drinking and talking after that. What type of a country will watch what nonsense is brought about by a government before we react? Can a president really thank people for accepting corruption verdict and we just smile about it? What sort of brains do we have that wont fight for justice at all levels? Martin Luther once said "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" - I guess he never knew of a dull country like Zambia which would smile about injustice and go on with daily business. How did we even chase the British from this land. Maybe they just left after seeing the dullness we displayed. We have been the most peaceful and yet the most fooled of all people in this world. We couldn't even protest after such total robbery of National resources. I would not have talked had we the resources that we could recover from. But we lost resources that would have built this country and provided good roads and hospitals. But all that went into some short man's shoes. The judge even thought he was a 'man' by acquitting him. He does not that in some countries such acts are only associated it monkeys and uncivilised characters not worth being in a court room.
Yet in Zambia, such men are praised for being fair! To who? Who have they been fair to. Can you imagine some Union leader even said Chiluba has been tortured long enough since the trial started? You are a fool to forget Chiluba locked up Kaunda for no reason. Kaunda too now deserved it after supporting RB in this nonsense. Maybe if they burnt his beard, he would have had the time to tell Zambians that this man is leading us to the gravel. But maybe the big man is cheap too these days.
But obviously the truth is, we are doomed and have no future. Go to europe and have a life or sink with this African country
RB leading the Ranking
At one time Chiluba was the worst president Zambia ever had, shockingly, he has been surpassed by one ruling for less than a year!!!
How shocking can it really be? I wonder what would be left of a country if he ruled for 10years!
Sounds like a joke but honestly what good has come out of RB's rule? We have never had such rubbish in politics. And he seem to be the talk of the day! I for one take that monkey's urine to mean more than him passing bodily waters. Its an omen that has befallen Zambia to be ruled by such a man. No one single sentence would describe the utter nonsense surrounding his rule. He even robbed Zambians of justice that would have come to people who steal public resources. He loudly and shameless, proudly shouted "steal all you can, I will protect you!". If I has a voice, I would say, Impeach him, Remove his immunity and hang him!
He should and will shoulder the justice he robbed Zambians from Chiluba's rule. And then he will face his own gun barrel for the injustices and mis-did that he has done. Unless God only looks after him and not the millions of us!
I hate to think all these years where a mere academic exercise for Chiluba to go out and dance like an angel. What foolishness. Can MMD explain what they have done to fight corruption. I hope Mwanawasa does not rest so he can see what he left us with. He should have protected our interests starting with NCC and what he chose for Veep. He of all people had a hand in selecting what was left for us to feed on.
This is a pure case of Africa under developing Africa. And we are shamefully a true example of what greed and power can lead people in living above the law. I think we need to be rented out like Hong Kong was. I'm sure the British rule was better than this nonsense we have. I believe the level of leadership we have is simply worth being street beggers in other countries. I never thought what Mwanawasa started can die in one single strike of a pen like this. Should we move to British courts in order to get justice? Why not bring them British to colonise us all over again. At least we can dream of ruling ourselves and since they will be dreams, they can be beautiful not that ugly face people hang in business just to show how backwards we are!
We has led all time greatest-worst-president list. The man monkey got urinated on by a monkey to show what they and I think of him. I am very bitter about this. And I believe I should take some time out to breathe and then blog.
I will never sing the National Athem again as it lies by telling me I am "proud and free" and "free men we stand under the flag". I just want to burn the damn flag and if only I could be allowed to burn the passport but still board those planes!
I really need a drink to calm myself down ...
How shocking can it really be? I wonder what would be left of a country if he ruled for 10years!
Sounds like a joke but honestly what good has come out of RB's rule? We have never had such rubbish in politics. And he seem to be the talk of the day! I for one take that monkey's urine to mean more than him passing bodily waters. Its an omen that has befallen Zambia to be ruled by such a man. No one single sentence would describe the utter nonsense surrounding his rule. He even robbed Zambians of justice that would have come to people who steal public resources. He loudly and shameless, proudly shouted "steal all you can, I will protect you!". If I has a voice, I would say, Impeach him, Remove his immunity and hang him!
He should and will shoulder the justice he robbed Zambians from Chiluba's rule. And then he will face his own gun barrel for the injustices and mis-did that he has done. Unless God only looks after him and not the millions of us!
I hate to think all these years where a mere academic exercise for Chiluba to go out and dance like an angel. What foolishness. Can MMD explain what they have done to fight corruption. I hope Mwanawasa does not rest so he can see what he left us with. He should have protected our interests starting with NCC and what he chose for Veep. He of all people had a hand in selecting what was left for us to feed on.
This is a pure case of Africa under developing Africa. And we are shamefully a true example of what greed and power can lead people in living above the law. I think we need to be rented out like Hong Kong was. I'm sure the British rule was better than this nonsense we have. I believe the level of leadership we have is simply worth being street beggers in other countries. I never thought what Mwanawasa started can die in one single strike of a pen like this. Should we move to British courts in order to get justice? Why not bring them British to colonise us all over again. At least we can dream of ruling ourselves and since they will be dreams, they can be beautiful not that ugly face people hang in business just to show how backwards we are!
We has led all time greatest-worst-president list. The man monkey got urinated on by a monkey to show what they and I think of him. I am very bitter about this. And I believe I should take some time out to breathe and then blog.
I will never sing the National Athem again as it lies by telling me I am "proud and free" and "free men we stand under the flag". I just want to burn the damn flag and if only I could be allowed to burn the passport but still board those planes!
I really need a drink to calm myself down ...
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Judiciary is Our Greatest Disappointment
Our Judicail system is the worst enemy of the people. Time and time again we look to the judicary system like any civilised people for solution to the people's problems and unfortunatley, they always come out short of insulting the people. What has really gone so wrong with the guardians of the people?
I don't remember any one time that I have stood up and gave a thumbs-up to judicial process. NEVER! Every time I look to the system, I'm greeted with greatest disappointment. How can a system so respected be so cheap? How can a system which in some countries is the best system they have be the worst in my country? I mean I think it is only in Zambia that lawyers can steal and be proud of! Only in Zambia can a judge be so cheap that he can solely damage the fibres of a nation? How can a system meant to be protecting the people, be the one that kills them? How long can we depend on international legal systems to resolve our problems. Legal system in Zambia is cheap and they are the worst one should depend on.
Seriously, how do you have a system that even a young, 4 year old would make better decisions that someone with an artificial wig fail to see. Maybe thats why they wear artificial wigs, they just imagine they can think with an imaginary brain! It really hurts me to see how the country is slowly being eroded and the chaps who have power to stop it, are the full paid-by (not paid-up) members of the destruction? Utter shame.
Other countries are planning on going to find places of stay in the universe and in the outer space, we are trying to make judges think... THINK? I laugh when I look at judges and lawyers, Zambia's greatest enemies. No one single group of people (even suppass politicians) in being masters of destruction.
Think about this. No one time has the politicians got the more power than the judicial system. It took one legal man (MHSRIP) to try and make it possible for the legal system to come to the aid of the people. It took another, to throw all their hope and future in total uncertainity and in so doing, gave power to thieves, law breakers and conmen the best life of their dreams - being above the law.
Am I being unreasonable? Why would one court find a person guilty of receiving stollen goods but, the thief be set free? What will happen to the appeal case of the receiver? Regina will walk just like Chiluba walked free.
And what we expect? Simple, Chiluba will be flying high and probably be in MMD's driving seat, with VJ to make sure all their crimes are in good 'protecting hands'. And the message being sent to the people... 'Steal good and we will make sure you are free, if you are in good books with the ruling group!' Remember Chiluba danced at the swearing in ceremony of RB, few of us knew why. We even condemned KK for being so politically cheap as to be associated with such a man.
I wonder why I never threw away all consipiracy theories about Mwanawasa's death. There is no smoke without fire. I wish we were politically free for me to speak about them. But I think my life is better morning in secrecy. But I prayed that the lord our God will give these people what they deserve ... in the greatest possible pain they can suffer!
Many times, alot of bloodshed is as a result of people being fed-up with the system. Zambia has given the people the worst possible result. The system has failed them because of the simple people who have power to turn things in the worst possible way. Images of Chiluba smiling as he enjoyed tax-payers money are always fresh in my mind. Hes declaring he was a political dribbler and him celebrating when some judge acquitted him. None of them are worth talking about in modern society but are a harsh reality in Zambia. I think even primitive Egypt had better lawyers than what we have. No need for them. I even hate the idea of Law-School in my mind - not with Zambia's primitive types. I think call boys with do better in the legal system than the current lot. Call boys just hit thieves and if they have enough minutes, they kill them. Our judicial system gives them reasons to Dance, what a difference.
We seriously need to clean out the Judicial system as even with a new constitution, nothing of good will come out when these chaps run the court rooms. We are damn primitve to run a civilised society - I am ashamed to regard myself as a Zambia. I feel for The Post that is trying tooth and nail to bring goodness to our country. I even declare I will never look at MMD with respect. I hope and pray I will live and die in this foriegn country that I will soon make mine and hope they bury me here!
I don't remember any one time that I have stood up and gave a thumbs-up to judicial process. NEVER! Every time I look to the system, I'm greeted with greatest disappointment. How can a system so respected be so cheap? How can a system which in some countries is the best system they have be the worst in my country? I mean I think it is only in Zambia that lawyers can steal and be proud of! Only in Zambia can a judge be so cheap that he can solely damage the fibres of a nation? How can a system meant to be protecting the people, be the one that kills them? How long can we depend on international legal systems to resolve our problems. Legal system in Zambia is cheap and they are the worst one should depend on.
Seriously, how do you have a system that even a young, 4 year old would make better decisions that someone with an artificial wig fail to see. Maybe thats why they wear artificial wigs, they just imagine they can think with an imaginary brain! It really hurts me to see how the country is slowly being eroded and the chaps who have power to stop it, are the full paid-by (not paid-up) members of the destruction? Utter shame.
Other countries are planning on going to find places of stay in the universe and in the outer space, we are trying to make judges think... THINK? I laugh when I look at judges and lawyers, Zambia's greatest enemies. No one single group of people (even suppass politicians) in being masters of destruction.
Think about this. No one time has the politicians got the more power than the judicial system. It took one legal man (MHSRIP) to try and make it possible for the legal system to come to the aid of the people. It took another, to throw all their hope and future in total uncertainity and in so doing, gave power to thieves, law breakers and conmen the best life of their dreams - being above the law.
Am I being unreasonable? Why would one court find a person guilty of receiving stollen goods but, the thief be set free? What will happen to the appeal case of the receiver? Regina will walk just like Chiluba walked free.
And what we expect? Simple, Chiluba will be flying high and probably be in MMD's driving seat, with VJ to make sure all their crimes are in good 'protecting hands'. And the message being sent to the people... 'Steal good and we will make sure you are free, if you are in good books with the ruling group!' Remember Chiluba danced at the swearing in ceremony of RB, few of us knew why. We even condemned KK for being so politically cheap as to be associated with such a man.
I wonder why I never threw away all consipiracy theories about Mwanawasa's death. There is no smoke without fire. I wish we were politically free for me to speak about them. But I think my life is better morning in secrecy. But I prayed that the lord our God will give these people what they deserve ... in the greatest possible pain they can suffer!
Many times, alot of bloodshed is as a result of people being fed-up with the system. Zambia has given the people the worst possible result. The system has failed them because of the simple people who have power to turn things in the worst possible way. Images of Chiluba smiling as he enjoyed tax-payers money are always fresh in my mind. Hes declaring he was a political dribbler and him celebrating when some judge acquitted him. None of them are worth talking about in modern society but are a harsh reality in Zambia. I think even primitive Egypt had better lawyers than what we have. No need for them. I even hate the idea of Law-School in my mind - not with Zambia's primitive types. I think call boys with do better in the legal system than the current lot. Call boys just hit thieves and if they have enough minutes, they kill them. Our judicial system gives them reasons to Dance, what a difference.
We seriously need to clean out the Judicial system as even with a new constitution, nothing of good will come out when these chaps run the court rooms. We are damn primitve to run a civilised society - I am ashamed to regard myself as a Zambia. I feel for The Post that is trying tooth and nail to bring goodness to our country. I even declare I will never look at MMD with respect. I hope and pray I will live and die in this foriegn country that I will soon make mine and hope they bury me here!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Mwanawasa Legacy dies too...
Shame. I had said time to time that this so called RB will destroy the little that Mwanawasa set out to do. People thought my ideas were just anti-RB.
To fight any form of wrong doing by people who held positions of influence and control, you need a leader who will aim at doing such. If however, a leader is himself a wrong doer, he will make sure things work out the wrong way so he can get his way when time comes.
"Chiluba was a damn good president" coming from a president who will follow up the legacy of the man who made sure the cases came into the open and court cases start. I know some of you think the law did jusitice, but I have been known to say our biggest betrayers are the legal people. They should ensure they hold positions for the benefit of the country and its citizens. They should ensure the people ruling are accountable to the masses. But they have such taste for power and are damn cheap they can make such silly judgements and think I would respect them? Damn no!!! How do you respect someone who claims to be doing fair and justice judgements when they come up with rullings that in themselves don't make sense. Is that what lawyers are supposed to be, people with no sense?
Regina was convicted of receiving stolen goods. But the person who gave her those things was has been found not to have stolen? I think we should move all legal matters to the British courts. They seem to have the interest of the people at heart. Zambian legal system is total nonsense and a total waste of time. I would go to sue to monkeys than these silly courts.
Regina will be the nest person to be freed. I really hope some day, some crazy guy will sort them out. I now understand why people beat and kill thieves before they take them to the courts. We need a system that will correct this in all manner.
First, get rid of these silly judgers and lawyers that this country has. We have no use for them. No one person has ever got a fair trial and justice in this country. I thinkl even Somalia has better courts than what we have. Damn nonsense!!!
Secondly, someone please ensure that guy in high position gets what he deserves one day. No matter how has it is.
Thank you,
and by the way.... forget all that Mwanawasa did... Long gone
To fight any form of wrong doing by people who held positions of influence and control, you need a leader who will aim at doing such. If however, a leader is himself a wrong doer, he will make sure things work out the wrong way so he can get his way when time comes.
"Chiluba was a damn good president" coming from a president who will follow up the legacy of the man who made sure the cases came into the open and court cases start. I know some of you think the law did jusitice, but I have been known to say our biggest betrayers are the legal people. They should ensure they hold positions for the benefit of the country and its citizens. They should ensure the people ruling are accountable to the masses. But they have such taste for power and are damn cheap they can make such silly judgements and think I would respect them? Damn no!!! How do you respect someone who claims to be doing fair and justice judgements when they come up with rullings that in themselves don't make sense. Is that what lawyers are supposed to be, people with no sense?
Regina was convicted of receiving stolen goods. But the person who gave her those things was has been found not to have stolen? I think we should move all legal matters to the British courts. They seem to have the interest of the people at heart. Zambian legal system is total nonsense and a total waste of time. I would go to sue to monkeys than these silly courts.
Regina will be the nest person to be freed. I really hope some day, some crazy guy will sort them out. I now understand why people beat and kill thieves before they take them to the courts. We need a system that will correct this in all manner.
First, get rid of these silly judgers and lawyers that this country has. We have no use for them. No one person has ever got a fair trial and justice in this country. I thinkl even Somalia has better courts than what we have. Damn nonsense!!!
Secondly, someone please ensure that guy in high position gets what he deserves one day. No matter how has it is.
Thank you,
and by the way.... forget all that Mwanawasa did... Long gone
Monday, August 3, 2009
Have We Lost Direction??
I get very amused at the lack of thinking and general failure of some people's brains to function. There are things which anyone in leadership should possess and if they lack that, they are not worthy of the position at any level.
The basics include (among a great many things) honest, knowledgable of what they are supposed to do and the ability to discharge the duties fully and straight. If any of these lack, the leadership is questionable.
So can we say the current president and his group have these qualities?
Sata produced a payslip of the first lady as a teacher in Eastern Province. I honestly expected a mature approach to the issue than what we got. This is coming a few days after the president said Chiluba "was a damn good president"! The whole world knows of Chiluba's dealings and what is expected and what court cases are in place. That statement clearly made me see no hope in the judgement that will result from Chiluba's cases. I have always said the worst enemies to this country are the legal people as the courts have proven how cheap they can act at times when the president is involved. Do we expect a good and fair result for the people?... NO! We are better off sending such cases to the outside world as they have morals to look at the case and make a fair judgement! What nonsense we are doing in this country!!!!
The payslip action produced the most primitive reaction that any normal country would produce. Maybe we are not a normal country after all! Why would the interest shift from the payslip to the people who leaked it? I would in my normal thinking, expect the security wings to look at what the implications of such government day-light robbery would have on the first lady and her family. She is after all, a mere citizen of this country who should have the same treatment under the law. She should be looked at and people paying her investigated and locked up. The guy who leaked the payslip should be praised and he is a hero as he is protecting the interest of the country. The president should have been apologizing to the nation over this. But is he the kind? Is he worthy the position of defending the law and protecting the interest if this country? He must be really pissed as they have reduced the amount of money he wants to be milking the country out of. Thats why, the outside world will never regard him as a leader worth talking about - unless a monkey urinates of him, as it provides public amusement, the rest, they laugh behind closed doors.
You can't expect one called a leader to have a wife stealing money from a poor country. I really don't understand what curse this country has to be given such leaders! Under normal situations, you would expect the leaders to go out of their way and protect the country, save the little money and profits made even sacrifice to make Zambia a better place. Instead, they have loans and agreements which end up selling the country for a song! I'm ashamed at what they do. Believe me, when my fellow students here ask about my country, I simply say "we are a long way to civilization" and they laugh about it while my heart hurts like hell. I want to look people in the eyes and say did you hear what MY PRESIDENT said last night. Right now, I don't even accept him as a president of my country. He is a president of 'that country called Zambia'.
We need to look at things with normality and a sense of direction. We are heading nowhere and totally stuck with MMD! Any thing that comes out is day by day getting worse. I would be surprised really if Chiluba's went anywhere apart from proving me that the president is "Damn corrupt!". What will the payslip case lead to? How many people will lose their jobs so they can come up with more ghost workers! Can you imagine some funny NGO even supported the first lady that she is a victim of the system? I would never mention that NGO as it is not worth the energy to even type its name. Probably some RB created stuff to push more envelopes under the door! Do you think if such things happened in countries with worthy leaders, the president would be sleeping? He would be at pains to explain the case. Here is why:
The president is supposed to be in charge of all governmental departments. If not directly, he has people who oversee and report to him. His wife shares the same bed with him. Meaning, they are one and the same people making decisions with a bit of family input. Thats why they are the first family. If they such, how do you expect them not to know about the payslip? Is she lying to him about it? Or is he the one leading the whole process? Those are questions which should be asked. Because if they can steal government money through payslips, what payslips come from China for them to buy hearses? What country interest come from their trips? If none comes out, why are they leading the country. If she is doing that in secrecy, what president can be entrusted with a country who can't even see the wife stealing money. Who can he protect if his own house is cheating on the country?
We not only have none-leaders in place, but we may be the only country in this time of development to be heading to Kleptocracy!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Selling the Country to Swazi King
How much land has Swazi King been given. Has the MMD govt started auctioning the country???
Rumor has it that it is in excess of 200 hectres who has information. One times of Zambia carried some news and I want to know how much has been given when Zambians have to pay to get a small centimeter of their own country???
Daniel Goldstein On Zambia "A god in Zambia"
I'm looking for the source of this article so I can read it in full. Can anyone link me to it. I have just found this on facebook and some websites not the original author's blog.
Thanx
A god in Zambia
A personal account of Daniel Goldstein in a Sub-Saharan African Nation
As a young man I heard of many accounts of my grandparents' experiences in Eastern Europe before the onset of the Second World War. As a Jewish couple from Poland , they were faced with imminent death as Hitler's hate campaign against my people resonated and spread like a wild fire through the continent. Their experiences shaped the person I am and the deep values I have with regards to my community and justice in general. I am especially inspired by Elie Wiesel, holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate. I was nearly brought to tears when I heard him speak at the University of Miami during my senior year. The words "the opposite of love is not hate but indifference" that he uttered, pushed me into seeking my purpose as a human being and galvanised me into being the embodiment of his philosophy of compassion and love.
My first inclination was to learn more about the land of Israel and its plight. Even though I am a born citizen of the United States of America , Israel is the land that I have unequivocal love for. The Jewish people have historically been demonised but always found a way to adapt and thrive in any given society and prosper in numerous professions. As I delved deeper into the history of my people I firmly concluded that we undoubtedly deserve the sacred holy land of Israel . Its right to exist is paramount in my heart but looking back at Elie Wiesel's words I couldn't help but also try to understand the plight of the Palestinians. It is a conflict wrought with unimaginable complexity that I sometimes wonder if the allocation of that particular land was the major problem. This is not to say that Israel should not be, quite the contrary it should, but the question is should we have been located in perhaps another part of the world? As I thoroughly perused the history books I am yet to come across this thought. The beginning of the journey towards my conclusion to this query came through one fateful evening at a fraternity party.
While trying to cram for my western legal traditions exam that was scheduled in the next two days, my dorm mate Joey stormed in with his characteristic enthusiasm. His excitement about a frat party was so infectious that I couldn't help but oblige. I ditched the books and joined him in the hope that I can unload some stress as well as partake in some college debauchery. We got into the loud and humid party room packed with gyrating girls and heavily intoxicated guys. As Joey went for the keg of beer I retreated to the upstairs balcony where there was relative peace. I was relived to see a buddy of mine Chris, he appeared to be in a heated discussion with an African-American girl. As we made our salutations I came to know that the girl was actually an international student from Africa . As Chris temporarily vacated the scene my curiosity got the best of me so I inquired what their discussion was about. It turns out they were in an African history class and they had differed on an issue regarding how colonialism negatively impacted the psyche of the African. Controversial as usual, Chris alluded to the notion to Africans need to get over their former subjugation and move forward. Her point was that it still doesn't reverse the negative effects because they still resonate in modern day Africa . I was so intrigued that I just had to hear more. Chris's departure served as a blessing because not only was I enchanted by the conversation, I was smitten by the beauty of this girl. I was fortunate to get her details and in a matter of months we began dating.
Africa became my new passion and I decided to focus on understanding more about the continent that many of my peers thought was a country. I began to participate in activities with the Africa association and helped organise discussion forums about the continent's issues. I just loved the tumultuous nature of understanding Africa and how it can horrify then endear me in one moment. Margaret and I found true solace in one another and it wasn't long before I asked to go to visit with her home in the sub-Saharan country of Zambia . In a few short months we were on our way and I was extremely ecstatic. I couldn't wait to apply some of the knowledge I had accumulated on development and sustainability. I was banking on working in conjunction with USAID or any relevant NGO. All I had was 3 months to spare before I headed back to the United States .
Upon arrival in Lusaka , the capital of Zambia , my heart skipped multiple beats as I disembarked from the aircraft and was welcomed by the most spectacular sunshine I had ever seen. I walked through the hallways of the airport terminal feeling the warm embrace of the smiles that adorned each Zambian's face. My grandmother had mild tendencies of prejudice towards blacks but here I was in a country they own and welcomed with open arms. From the moment I stepped onto the runway all the way to the taxi that took Margaret and I to the guest house where we were staying, each and every person went out of their way to serve me with the brightest of smiles. They did it as though it was their honor and duty. The guest house was simple yet cosy and the staff made me feel a little uncomfortable after sometime. All they would do was stand around and stare at me in amazement even though they had others to serve. Margaret's parents lived in the countryside region of Chipata so we opted to be in the capital for a while and scheduled a visit to that area in a couple of weeks.
Jetlag did not overwhelm me, I was ready to tour this beautiful city and meet its people. I wanted to do everything that Zambians did on a daily basis and not act like some bewildered white tourist. We took a walk down to a local township called Kaunda square. It was an environment filled with life and activity with shoeless children running around and local Zambian tunes blaring out of buses and bars. The area was named after their first president Kenneth Kaunda, their version of George Washington though he is live and well today. A clear indication of how young the country is. As we sat in an outdoor restaurant, I couldn't help but be conscious of my every move as I was the only white person within a 10 kilometre radius. My first meal will never be forgotten, it was a balanced nutritional arrangement that was a genuine blessing to my taste buds. The starchy component was a white pulp made from crushed corn with mashed up vegetable that was mixed with peanuts. The chicken was unlike anything I had ever tasted, it was extremely lean with tough muscle fibres due to the fact that there, chickens roam freely and not caged like back in America . There was a growing audience around to witness this foreigner partaking in some traditional cuisine. It amazed me how amused they were. It was almost like I had validated their essence. I felt as though they had mistaken me for some Hollywood actor but that was not the case. It was immediately apparent that the people of this country have a great affinity for people of my complexion. Its amazing considering the colonial history, I would have assumed that we be treated with some form of angst or suspicion. This was a huge break of reality compared to their Black American counterparts.
As a child I had a very low self-esteem. I was bullied for being a socially awkward book worm.. Never in a million years did I think that my very essence as a white man would be the cause of excessive adoration. Had I grown up in Zambia , those unfortunate circumstances that plagued my childhood would surely not exist. Opportunities were opening up left right and centre. I was in Zambia for just over a week and I was loving every moment of it. My girlfriend was getting a little bit agitated because of the blatant seductive advances that were coming my way. I was never in the least bit considered an attractive fellow growing up in my home town of Rochester , New York but in Zambia I was irresistible. At this point the glee that each day brought drew me to the conclusion that I should move to Zambia permanently. I had began to develop quite a network of friends who worked with NGOs as well as government institutions so I was confident that I could be of value in the areas of development. Unfortunately I had not yet completed my studies as I only had a semester to go. Without any specific qualifications I was being courted by quite a few aid agencies which would again be unheard of back in the States. I slowly began to see numerous realities that are rather uncomfortable to describe happening in Zambia .
One undeniable truth is that someone like myself, a foreigner was valued more than any Zambian. It was as if what I am made me inherently superior, intelligent, knowledgeable and rich. I could literally do anything I pleased without serious retribution. If I was involved in a fight for instance with a black Zambian in which I instigated, it is quite likely that the police would immediately assume my innocence and batter the other poor fellow before realising the truth. It was becoming ridiculous, I was no longer waiting in line because Zambians would gladly give up their spot for me. Foreign dignitaries probably have much more power than the Zambian government itself in the sovereign republic of Zambia . The attention paid to the words of a foreign official is paramount. The heads of every large corporation are white men including the company that produces the staple traditional Zambian meal that I mentioned earlier. I went to Zambia expecting to be an equal and assist in develop and put to good use what I learned from Elie Wiesel but instead I was frustrated by a bunch of bumbling idiots who assumed I am better than them. I painfully caught myself thinking that perhaps their assumptions were true.
It was also getting clear that Zambia has two worlds in it. One is where the blacks go about their daily business leading lives of mediocrity and disgruntlement. Another is a secret society of foreigners who live like gods, networking with another, toasting champagne and driving big business. Many of the government officials are in the pockets of the latter group. They are unaffected by any policy or regulation. Their access to gigantic contracts, land and business opportunities is a capitalist's wet dream. The ease in which they lead their lives would compel any person in the world who is not of African descent to move to Zambia . To be a member of this untouchable elite one just needs to be anything but black.. What is even more interesting is that people of mixed race origin also fit into this group as they seek to distance themselves from the African blood that flows in their veins to be closer to the European side as it brings societal privileges. Someone like our former secretary of state Colin Powell or the illustrious Senator from Illinois Barack Obama who we consider black would be characterised as "coloured" and the addition of non black blood would elevate their status in Zambia . My ultra Afro centric room mate Joey would be so confused by this reality. He is black in America but would be "coloured" in Zambia .. Another aspect of Zambian society that is unsettling is that there is a natural and comfortable segregation of the two worlds I describe. It doesn't cease to amaze me how awkward the interaction between black Zambians and foreigners is. They become so jittery and nervous that we cannot relate to one another naturally. They humble themselves to a point that they cannot genuinely articulate themselves. If I were ever to imagine a situation in which the human race were before the lord, that is exactly how we would all behave before the deity. In America I was a nobody, in Zambia is regret to say, I am a god.
The circumstances I describe also produce what I consider the saddest account of the absence of human dignity. I had taken sometime to also observe how the other world of Zambians live, the indigenous ones. I spoke of how nice and accommodating they were with me. I immediately assumed that they were the same with each other. I was very wrong, it is quite the opposite. They have a complex love/hate relationship with one another. Nothing pleases a Zambian more than to see another in unfortunate circumstances. They are fun loving people who pleasantly confide in one another but when the rubber hits the road they tend pull each other back like crabs in a bucket. I love the company of indigenous Zambians, they have unmatched enthusiasm. Unfortunately I find that their qualities end there. The amount of time spent consuming alcohol and loudly making uneducated political commentary is rather excessive. The aids pandemic is sped by their tendencies to ravenously engage in sex with multiple partners regardless of marital status. These valueless behaviours are really the norm. I must say that I was pleasantly refreshed when I met a young military officer through a friend of my girlfriend. He is so progressive in his thinking and had a remarkable story. Raised in a village he worked his way through high school and joined the air force of Zambia . He became my closest friend in the country and I always anticipated Friday afternoons when we exchanged thoughts over a "Mosi" (a local beer named after Zambia 's leading tourist attraction). Like many Zambians he was very disgruntled but also spoke of positive solutions that made sense to me. He was a quiet confident guy who was deeply religious. He inspired me in so many ways. One afternoon we were relaxing at an Irish pub (yes they do exist in Africa too) on a patio at one of Lusaka 's popular shopping complexes when a brand new BMW drove by. Chanda, a guy we were with annoyingly said, "there goes another thief!" I inquired if Chanda knew the guy but he had no clue who he was. Puzzled, I asked why he thought the BMW driver was a thief. Kelvin, my officer friend interjected by saying it's an unfortunately mentality Zambians have. It is thought that no indigenous Zambian has the right nor the ability to accumulate wealth and enjoy the trappings of hard work. I observed that many other fancy vehicles had passed by driven by Zambians of Asian and Arabic origin but it didn't seem to matter until they saw a black guy driving one. If Americans thought like this, we would not be the most powerful nation on earth. Another strange reaction to blacks with a degree of success in Zambia is the assumption that he or she is rich because of being part of a satanic cult. These people have an incredibly low self-esteem to actually believe that it is inconceivable for a black to be successful through the fruits of hard work and ingenuity. I would cry myself to sleep everyday if a day came when Americans or Israelis thought like this about one another.. If that occurred, Israel would no longer exist and America would be relived of its hegemony.
The inherent self-hated I have witnessed among Zambians not only allows for them to be dominated by foreigners but I stunts the growth of their country. One example of how I think this detrimental mentality is killing the country is how it is being applied on a government level. The president of Zambia had instituted a fight against corruption. It seems noble but also damaging to the fabric of their nation. The way I see it, this fight is fanning flames of hatred. It is apparent in the newspapers and the way people simply react to it. It is like the medieval days when people who were accused of a certain crime were hung in front of a cheering crowd. The leaders during those times were cunning because they knew they could confuse the economically underprivileged and disenfranchised by blaming their woes on the few that they could sacrifice. This served as a catharsis for the people's pain to see people hang as well as a way to get rid of the enemies of high ranking officials while making the people assume the leaders are solving the kingdom's ills. Where did this take them? Nowhere. In time people grew to find out that it was pure nonsense and progressed to create what we now know as highly industrialised democratic western nations. To be clear, I am not against people fighting corruption, it is actually the way it has been orchestrated in the Zambian context. The main targets are the former president and all his high ranking officials. Imagine a broken down bus struggling to move along a highway with a driver and passengers in it. The driver then disembarks and hands over the bus to another driver. The new bus driver decides that he is going to send the previous driver and all his passengers to jail because the bus is broken. That is the best analogy I have for the Zambian government, blame is passed around when what really should be fixed is the system and not the people. If each and everyone in the previous government is accused then there is definitely something wrong with the way things are done generally. It is not driven by the need to develop a country but rather by the malicious nature of Zambians.
Kelvin is an ambitious officer who dreams of someday becoming a General. His heart is broken because one of his favourite Generals is on trial for what he describes as allegations that don't make any sense. He spoke of how that particular General improved many aspects of the air force and helped Kelvin and his colleagues enrol in advanced education programs to advance their careers, adding value to the military. In fact every single military leader from the previous regime is on trial too! What is disconcerting is that they arrested the former chief of Zambia 's version of the CIA who I hear has now fled the country. This is probably a guy who knows every little secret about the impoverished nation. Does this mean he is going to have to explain in court how the government goes about its secret business for the world to hear? This would never happen in Israel or the United states . I don't know about the rest of the international community but think this is really hilarious how unpatriotic that is. Zambia is probably destined for doom. In my opinion they don't have good alternatives either. The main political opposition is advocating xenophobia. They want all the Chinese and Indians out of the country creating another potential Zimbabwe . I'm assuming that when the current president leaves office, it would only be natural that he be arrested based on the precedent set.
I found that as much as I enjoyed being in Zambia , I had fallen out of love with it after 3 months and couldn't wait to get back to the states. The principles instilled in me by Elie Wiesel cannot be applied there. I had read that Winston Churchill once said that the young are liberal and think they can change the world but as one gets older they realise the reality of life and become conservative. Unfortunately, the cultural differences between Margaret and I were unsustainable and lead to our eventual break-up but I'll always treasure her as a great friend.
I had come to a conclusion that is rather uncomfortable to make. I truly believe that modern day Zambia should have been the location for the Jewish homeland of Israel . The British should have handed over North Rhodesia (what Zambia was called during colonialism) to the Jews. There would have absolutely been no conflict at all. The mentality of Zambians would have enabled my people to live peacefully without any threats whatsoever. Zambians are prideless and accommodating people who would have bent over backwards for us. I also believe that it is not free to this day. It would have been a strategic tool for Israel to utilise for its central location in Africa as well as its resources that are still being exploited by outsiders. The divisiveness that exists in the country makes them easy to control. The Palestinians would have had their home peacefully as well and the world would very much be a different place. There is no doubt that a country willing to risk its sovereignty and security for political gain and maliciousness can even be annexed today. My words are not based on prejudice or racism but on fact and experience. These words can be sung even louder by Zambians themselves. I have no doubt that many of them will agree with these sentiments.. Africa is the dumping site and lab rat of the west, this is no wonder we are gods there. I have failed in my commitment to live without indifference. Other uncomfortable thoughts come to mind why we did not come to the aid of the Rwandans. I feel that I can now sleep worry-free knowing that people are responsible for themselves and I have no obligation to help anyone. Reality has made its own conclusion. Perhaps my purpose lies in something else…
Monday, July 13, 2009
Yes Zambia Needs Strong Institutions
Obama's speech was a welcome reminder to our troubles as a continet. We have suffered and lagged behind in all developments that the world is experiencing. I agreed with alot of what he talked about.
Yes, there was a time that we needed strong men, to take power from colonial masters and put it in the people. That time needed strong African men. And that time is long gone. Now what we need a system of institutions that will ensure we are heading in that right direction and far from oppression which is now coming from within and outside Africa. We need to get rid of presidents and their elite group of thieves that think the state is them and so they are the state. We need systems that will check and controll the power that leaders have and make sure if they over step, they are brought back in line. It is time for Africa to wake up and see that the country, the region, the land, the people are bigger than any one group, political party or government.
Time has come to wash the dirty politics out of Africa. Let no leader think they are in the right right now in Afica. If they are, we should expect that country to be in riches and have political and social institutions that will serve the people. If nothing of the sort comes out, there is some 'strong men' and not strong institutions.
Let me not fly far from my land, as it stands out as an example of 'strong men' and not institutions at any level. We have such a useless system that there is no institution that I would talk about. There was a time I thought we had and needed to have faith in our legal system. But recent happenings surely places doubt even on them. They seem to work with and under the 'strong men'.
Lets look at what the strong institutions would mean for a country like Zambia.
Firstly, it would ensure accountability to the people. Institutions would exist that protect the interests of the people. We don't need luck in finding out how much money governmente officials have been stealing. We need institutions that will check, punish and ensure nothing is stolen. Do we have that now? Corruption would not exist in the levels it is today. There is corruption now because the people at the top are corrupt and use the state machinery to hide and continue stealing. That is the problem we have right now. There will also be accountability in all activities that are being done by officials. Why should someone buy hearses- a hundred of them, when even 10 ambulances would have done a better job. Why should a government be ready to bury us and not cure us. There is plenty of no brains in the way things are done. But with strong institutions, all those insulting each other on who is a bigger fool on the order, would easily be sorted out and controlled. Thats what we need, not simple talking donkeys with no idea what they are there for to be in controll. Africa needs strong institutions for accountability. He who that messes up, must be ready to face the law and the punishment they deserve.
Secondly, we need strong institutions to protect the ordinary people. Many times, we have useless conflicts which end up killing ordinary people who will never benefit from such greedy. We need a system of institutions that will make sure no one is killed or punished for the sake of a leader's greedy. The institutions will work out a plan that will make it impossible for greedy leaders to have their way. People will be protected as the system will work for the people. I always find it amusing to have OP (Office of the President) when strong governments have secret SERVICE. OP works for an individaul. A greedy individual whose interest is protected. Hence, it can be used to rig elections as it has been put up to protect a person. A secret service aims at SERVING the people. It is a service! We need to work out these silly obstacles in getting rid of greedy men and women who just get into power and can buy hearses when people are dying, and they want to punish those that bring pictures of how bad the situation was. With strong institutions, the people who blow the whistle on the negligience would be protected. Currently, who will protect the POST news paper editor when the law is being bent to punish him for standing up for the government's wrongs?
Thridly, strong institutions will ensure the system runs for the betterment of all regardless of who is in power. Right now, the sistuation is that whoever does not fall in good books with government, suffers. His business will suffer and he will close down. Anything that will run has to have a blessing of the president! What nonsense, will the head of the house determine who goes to the toilet? Government must be able to function regardless of what/ who is there. Roads must be maintained all the time. Hospitals need drugs all the time. Only strong institution will stop government officials from taking their children to South Africa for under-five clinics. The institutions will make it impossible to be greedy and use government treasury for selfish needs. The institutions will make sure the previous and current government officials will not use the resources of the country for their gains. It will make it impossible for the president's children to go on holidays on tax-payer money. It will probe all their activities in and out of office. It would look at all bank accounts and businesses of whoever was in power from first lady to the cleaner. That institution will ensure no official has a business where he will have advantage over other businesses. It will eliminate the silly 'news buying that ZNBC' shows and ignores other people. That institution will make a government be what it should be - for the people. We can't be so primitive that the only thing that will stand up and say one is worth being a toilet is a monkey - I hope that monkey is not killed by the 'strong men'.
Forthly, it will move control from the simple people who know nothing but talk like they are high on drugs to people who matter. One should realise that current government has no control on some people because of their relationship to the president. Who is Teta? But he talks like he has been drinking tea soaked in cocain! Who are the president's sons to be so involved in the affairs of the country? Who is Dora? She single handedly made us see how useless the legal system is because of who likes her? Shame!!! We need control of the resources of the country. Why pay them so much and yet have no control on what they do. We want some things worked out seriously.
I will visit this issue alot later, but that needed my voice I hope I did contribute to such words of wisdom that Obama spoke
Yes, there was a time that we needed strong men, to take power from colonial masters and put it in the people. That time needed strong African men. And that time is long gone. Now what we need a system of institutions that will ensure we are heading in that right direction and far from oppression which is now coming from within and outside Africa. We need to get rid of presidents and their elite group of thieves that think the state is them and so they are the state. We need systems that will check and controll the power that leaders have and make sure if they over step, they are brought back in line. It is time for Africa to wake up and see that the country, the region, the land, the people are bigger than any one group, political party or government.
Time has come to wash the dirty politics out of Africa. Let no leader think they are in the right right now in Afica. If they are, we should expect that country to be in riches and have political and social institutions that will serve the people. If nothing of the sort comes out, there is some 'strong men' and not strong institutions.
Let me not fly far from my land, as it stands out as an example of 'strong men' and not institutions at any level. We have such a useless system that there is no institution that I would talk about. There was a time I thought we had and needed to have faith in our legal system. But recent happenings surely places doubt even on them. They seem to work with and under the 'strong men'.
Lets look at what the strong institutions would mean for a country like Zambia.
Firstly, it would ensure accountability to the people. Institutions would exist that protect the interests of the people. We don't need luck in finding out how much money governmente officials have been stealing. We need institutions that will check, punish and ensure nothing is stolen. Do we have that now? Corruption would not exist in the levels it is today. There is corruption now because the people at the top are corrupt and use the state machinery to hide and continue stealing. That is the problem we have right now. There will also be accountability in all activities that are being done by officials. Why should someone buy hearses- a hundred of them, when even 10 ambulances would have done a better job. Why should a government be ready to bury us and not cure us. There is plenty of no brains in the way things are done. But with strong institutions, all those insulting each other on who is a bigger fool on the order, would easily be sorted out and controlled. Thats what we need, not simple talking donkeys with no idea what they are there for to be in controll. Africa needs strong institutions for accountability. He who that messes up, must be ready to face the law and the punishment they deserve.
Secondly, we need strong institutions to protect the ordinary people. Many times, we have useless conflicts which end up killing ordinary people who will never benefit from such greedy. We need a system of institutions that will make sure no one is killed or punished for the sake of a leader's greedy. The institutions will work out a plan that will make it impossible for greedy leaders to have their way. People will be protected as the system will work for the people. I always find it amusing to have OP (Office of the President) when strong governments have secret SERVICE. OP works for an individaul. A greedy individual whose interest is protected. Hence, it can be used to rig elections as it has been put up to protect a person. A secret service aims at SERVING the people. It is a service! We need to work out these silly obstacles in getting rid of greedy men and women who just get into power and can buy hearses when people are dying, and they want to punish those that bring pictures of how bad the situation was. With strong institutions, the people who blow the whistle on the negligience would be protected. Currently, who will protect the POST news paper editor when the law is being bent to punish him for standing up for the government's wrongs?
Thridly, strong institutions will ensure the system runs for the betterment of all regardless of who is in power. Right now, the sistuation is that whoever does not fall in good books with government, suffers. His business will suffer and he will close down. Anything that will run has to have a blessing of the president! What nonsense, will the head of the house determine who goes to the toilet? Government must be able to function regardless of what/ who is there. Roads must be maintained all the time. Hospitals need drugs all the time. Only strong institution will stop government officials from taking their children to South Africa for under-five clinics. The institutions will make it impossible to be greedy and use government treasury for selfish needs. The institutions will make sure the previous and current government officials will not use the resources of the country for their gains. It will make it impossible for the president's children to go on holidays on tax-payer money. It will probe all their activities in and out of office. It would look at all bank accounts and businesses of whoever was in power from first lady to the cleaner. That institution will ensure no official has a business where he will have advantage over other businesses. It will eliminate the silly 'news buying that ZNBC' shows and ignores other people. That institution will make a government be what it should be - for the people. We can't be so primitive that the only thing that will stand up and say one is worth being a toilet is a monkey - I hope that monkey is not killed by the 'strong men'.
Forthly, it will move control from the simple people who know nothing but talk like they are high on drugs to people who matter. One should realise that current government has no control on some people because of their relationship to the president. Who is Teta? But he talks like he has been drinking tea soaked in cocain! Who are the president's sons to be so involved in the affairs of the country? Who is Dora? She single handedly made us see how useless the legal system is because of who likes her? Shame!!! We need control of the resources of the country. Why pay them so much and yet have no control on what they do. We want some things worked out seriously.
I will visit this issue alot later, but that needed my voice I hope I did contribute to such words of wisdom that Obama spoke
Friday, July 3, 2009
Government Killed that Woman
I was shocked to see how quickly government changes issues from the death of a woman and the unborn baby to pornography! Seriously the entire government does not have an idea what pornography is?
As defined on Wikipedia "Pornography or porn is the depiction of explicit sexual subject matter for the purpose of sexually exciting the viewer. Pornography makes no claim to artistic merit, unlike erotica which does."
So was that sexually exciting government officials? Can any one normal in mind and body called such pictures as sexaully exciting? I see why we have fools for leaders and sick people who can look at such pictures as sexaully exciting. Perverts!
Someone took pictures which should not be taken and thats true. But what led to such a situation. Women were there and probably the only ones involved in the issue. Do you think one would take a picture of a woman giving birth for pornographic matters? Can anyone who is not MMD even think of calling those pictures as porn? Can any normal human being regard such pictures as porn? That is the worst thing anyone would look at to get sexually excited, but maybe MMD would.
Lets address issues the right way. The picture was unfortunate. MMD's rule is unfortunate. So we need to correct issues the way they should be corrected not hunting people who bring out the wrongs that are happening. What kind of a country is this? You want to kill people who show how government is killing its people? Where are we heading? Government should be blamed for that woman's death. After all, they want people to die so thay can use the 100 hearses to carry them to the resting place and nothing else.
I think its about time that we put our heads together and see what this government considers priority or we will all die. If it means banging their heads to get some sense pumped in, we just have to. I feel for the family and understand why they allowed pictures to be taken of that poor woman. May her soul rest in peace and may God look at RB's government and its deeds.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Woman Giving Birth In Public
I received the email with the said images of a woman who gave birth in public which circulated in Lusaka with shock. They are some sight for us sensetive people.
I had hoped and prayed that the government officials had seen them and would work on something to stop the strikes. So when I heard a press briefing (I will delibarately call it that) was called by the president that, well, we hear something of value from the man. I swear, I think he is not worth my time to write about as I'm yet to see substance from the man. And boom!!! Again no substance. But what shocked me was to learn that he had seen the pictures!! Is he ok with all that?
Well, he seemed to be very fine with it. Just never the Post should send images like that. They should make sure no one sees them as he wouldn't show the pictures of his mother to someone else! Infact, he was more annoyed at being asked to comment about Dora Siliya than the medical workers strike. He was so pissed he even diverted to talk about the pictures because he was asked about Dora. Hallo! None of us would like such pictures to be taken or even thought of. But what shocks us, is the result of your doing. You are ready to increase political office bearers' salaries and allowances, but think that medical workers are insane to demand for something in a fraction of what you award yourselves! Are you all ok? A small pain in the toe would make you rush to South Africa for treatment and yet mothers have to suffer to give birth. Thats an insult to your own mother to even include her in the picture when alot of things are going wrong. I'm sure and positively sure she taught you well to make sure you realize what is good and bad. Whats wrong with the people we put in office? The issue is not the picture, it is what led to the situation. Besides was the picture sent to the public or the people in charge of manning the offices?
Pornography??? Do you know what porn is? That was not porn, that was gruesome. Horrible at the least. Even the press briefing did not have an intensity of someone concerned and fighting fo rthe betterment of the people! It only got hot when Dora was addressed in the topic. Come on, that monkey was an omen which should show you how much even animals look at what you do and did. Which president has ever made Skynews headlines from urine? Only our 'leader' what a show. You made history at being on the wrong end of the monkeys pee.
Here is what I expected from you and your group. If you meant improving service delivery in the medical sector:-
- Spend all the money meant for luxury clinics in South Africa in our institutions. No one developed South Africa apart from South Africans. I would call my dad a fool to go and bath in our neighbour's bathroom because he can't fix ours.
- Make sure you setup a policy to make it only as a matter of impossibility to be handled in our country for any minister to go to other countries for treatment. That way, you would ensure all things good and resources are spent on our workers. Kaunda was treated in UTH and if that fails, Maina Soko. Thats a leader - no monkey would fail to respect that.
- Lead the people in looking and believing 'Made in Zambia' is the best. How I wish I could be given a chance to let people know that they shouldn't look elsewhere but home. You have the chance, but you want to be bigger than the Post!
I hate the fact that I spent valuable time looking at an issue I thought someone with sense would truelly address as a leader but completely failed to even look at its cover.
Where is the substance in Zambia?
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Members of Parliament We Have and qualifications
I came across this email circulating in lusaka and was shocked and would love to get a full compiled list if I can. I hope there is nothing like hiding such details as we can understand clearly what our so called representatives are qualified for and hence know what they mean when they debate ICT policy. Can someone kindly under date the list of all Members of Parliament and Ministers in the current government - please please!
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