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!

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!

About the Area Member of Parliament NAMUGALA, Catherine MP, Isoka East (MMD) Constituency Number: 85 Date of birth: 2nd January 1966 Marital Status: Married Educational Qualifications: GCE, Diploma in Catering Year First Elected: 2001 Sessional Committee membership: Profession: Caterer Hobbies: Reading non-fiction Contact Details: Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Private Bag RW 252, Lusaka Telephone Number: (260) (211) 229348/225348/0977-208055 Fax Number: (260) (211) 223506 Email: cnamugala@Parliament.gov.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it About the Area Member of Parliament MUMBI, Josephine C MP, Munali (PF) Constituency Number: 81 Date of birth: 15th November 1969 Marital Status: Married Educational Qualifications: Form V, Certificate in Pre-school Teaching Year First Elected: 2006 Sessional Committee membership: Committee on Sport, Youth and Child Affairs Profession: Teacher Hobbies: Reading, swimming, running Contact Details: 4091 Chipushi Road, Sunningdale Lusaka Telephone Number: (260) (211) 292425/ 0977-467589 Fax Number: (260) (211) 292252 Email: jcmumbi@parliament.gov.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it About the Area Member of Parliament NSANDA, Willie. MP, Chimwemwe (PF) Constituency Number: 19 Date of birth: 29th May 1952 Marital Status: Married Educational Qualifications: Form V, Craft Certificate in Agricultural Mechanics, Advanced Training Rolls Engines Year First Elected: 2001 Sessional Committee membership: Committee on Communications, Transport, Works and Supply Profession: Agricultural Mechanic Hobbies: Motor racing, motor bike, cross country racing Contact Details: P O Box 2085, Waterfalls, Lusaka Telephone Number: (260) (211) 292425/0966-791000 Fax Number: (260) (211) 282819/221971 Email: nsanda@coppernet.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ,wnsanda@parliament.gov.zm About the Area Member of Parliament SHAWA, Charles Jeremiah MP, Feira (MMD) Constituency Number: 71 Date of birth: 29th August 1960 Marital Status: Married Educational Qualifications: Grade 12, Diploma in Music Education, Diploma PMM Year First Elected: 2006 Sessional Committee membership: Profession: Teacher Hobbies: Music, reading and sports Contact Details: National Assembly, P O Box 31299, Lusaka Telephone Number: (260) (211) 2228787/256280 Fax Number: (260) (211) 292252 Email: chiefshawa@yahoo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ,cjshawa@parliament.gov.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it About the Area Member of Parliament MPOMBO, George W MP, Kafulafuta (MMD) Constituency Number: 29 Date of birth: 1st January 1954 Marital Status: Married Educational Qualifications: Grade 12, Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Year First Elected: 1988 Sessional Committee membership: Profession: Buyer Hobbies: Football, Contact Details: Ministry of Defence, Lusaka Telephone Number: (260) (211) 254133 Fax Number: (260) (211) 254670 Email: gwmpombo@parliament.gov.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it About the Area Member of Parliament CHIBOMBAMILIMO, Lameck K MP, Mpulungu (MMD) Constituency Number: 96 Date of birth: 25th June 1961 Marital Status: Married Educational Qualifications: Form V, Certificate/ Advanced Diploma Ed Year First Elected: 2006 Sessional Committee membership: Profession: Educationist Hobbies: Worship Contact Details: National Assembly, P O Box 31299, Lusaka Telephone Number: (260) (211) 262868/221201 Fax Number: (260) (211) 292252 Email: lkchibombamilimo@parliament.gov.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it About the Area Member of Parliament NAMULAMBE, Gabriel MP, Mpongwe (MMD) Constituency Number: 32 Date of birth: 27th May 1967 Marital Status: Married Educational Qualifications: Grade 12, ILGAZ Year First Elected: 2006 Sessional Committee membership: Profession: Administrator Hobbies: Watching animals, going to church and making friends Contact Details: National Assembly, P O Box 31299 Lusaka Telephone Number: (260) (211) 229348/225348/0977-208055 Fax Number: (260) (211) 223506 Email: gnamulambe@yahoo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it About the Area Member of Parliament TETAMASHIMBA, Benny MP, Solwezi Central (MMD) Constituency Number: 110 Date of birth: 27th September 1955 Marital Status: Married Educational Qualifications: Form V, Diploma in Human Resources, Certificate in Accounting and Finance, Certificate in Social Policy Year First Elected: 1996 Sessional Committee membership: Profession: Businessman Hobbies: Football Contact Details: National Assembly, P O Box 31299, Lusaka Telephone Number: (260) (211) 253446 Fax Number: (260) (211) 253330 Email: bennytetamashimba@yahoo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , btetamashimba@parliament About the Area Member of Parliament SHIKAPWASHA, Ronald MP, Keembe (MMD) Constituency Number: 3 Date of birth: 25th December 1947 Marital Status: Married Educational Qualifications: Form V, Airforce/Defence Training Year First Elected: 2003 Sessional Committee membership: Profession: Pilot, Minister of Religion Hobbies: Football, tennis, reading Contact Details: National Assembly, P O Box 31299 Lusaka Telephone Number: (260) (211) 253454/ 0955/0977-845512 Fax Number: (260) (211) 292252/254669 Email: rshikapwasha@parliament.gov.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it About the Area Member of Parliament NALUMANGO, Mutale W K MP, Kaputa (MMD) Constituency Number: 89 Date of birth: 1st January 1955 Marital Status: Married Educational Qualifications: Form V, Secondary Teachers Diploma, Leadership Course Year First Elected: 2001 Sessional Committee membership: Committee on Privileges, Absences and Support Services (Chairperson) Profession: Teacher Hobbies: Reading, Music and gardening Contact Details: National Assembly, P Box 31299, Lusaka Telephone Nuber: (260) (211) 292425/294676/0977-881154 Fax Number: (260) (211) 292252 Email: dspeaker@parliament.gov.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it /wnalumango@parliament.gov.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it About the Area Member of Parliament CHIPUNGU, Kenneth MP, Rufunsa (MMD) Constituency Number: 74 Date of birth: 10th December 1953 Marital Status: Married Educational Qualifications: Grade 12, Diploma in Agricultural Education, Diploma in Marketing Year First Elected: 2008 Sessional Committee membership: Profession: Administrator Hobbies: Sports, social work Contact Details: National Assembly, P O Box 31299, Lusaka Telephone Number: (260) (211) 821403/821766 0977/0955-789861 Fax Number: (260) (211) 821403 Email: kchipungu@parliament.gov.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it About the Area Member of Parliament MABENGA, Michael M MP, Mulobezi (MMD) Constituency Number: 148 Date of birth: 4th July 1949 Marital Status: Married Educational Qualifications: Form V, Upper Primary Teachers' Certificate Year First Elected: 1996 Sessional Committee membership: Committee on Economic Affairs and Labour, Committee on Agriculture and Lands Profession: Teacher Hobbies: Going to church, singing gospel, farming, studying and writing Contact Details: P O Box 31371, Lusaka or P O Box 910152, P/A Sichili Mongu Telephone Number: (260 (211) 292425/0977-872571 Fax Number: (260) (211) 292252 Email: mmmabenga@yahoo.co.uk This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ,mmabenga@parliament.gov.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it About the Area Member of Parliament MWILA , Benjamin Y MP, Nchelenge (NDF) Constituency Number: 66 Date of birth: 17th September 1943 Marital Status: Married Educational Qualifications: Form 5, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators Year First Elected: 1991 Sessional Committee membership: Reforms and Modernisation Committee, Public Accounts Committee Profession: Chartered Business Administrator Hobbies: Football Contact Details: Plot 9721, Reserve Road, Chudleigh, Lusaka Telephone Number: (260)(211) 292425/293577 0955/0977-787312 Fax Number: (260) (211) 293577 Email: chibotemotels@zamnet.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , bymwila@parliament About the Area Member of Parliament MUSOSHA, Chrispine M MP, Mansa Central (MMD) Constituency Number: 61 Date of birth: 23rd October 1958 Marital Status: --- Select --- Educational Qualifications: Form V, Intermediate Course in Bitume-Technology for Road Contractors Year First Elected: 2006 Sessional Committee membership: Profession: Soldier (Rtd) Hobbies: Making friends, travelling, listening to music, going to church Contact Details: National Assembly, P O Box 31299, Lusaka Telephone Number: (260) (211) 254072/0979-890812/0977-891093 Fax Number: (260) (211) 292252 Email: cmmusosha@parliament.gov.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it About the Area Member of Parliament CHITIKA, Elizabeth K MP, Kawambwa (PF) Constituency Number: 56 Date of birth: 17th April 1964 Marital Status: Married Educational Qualifications: Form V, Diploma in Human Resource Management Year First Elected: 1996 Sessional Committee membership: Committee on National Security and Foreign Affairs/ Committee on Privileges, Absences and Support Services Profession: Human Resource Practitioner Hobbies: Reading Contact Details: House No 28, Munali Road, Lusaka Telephone Number: (260) (211) 292425/0977-858393 Fax Number: (260) (211) 292425 Email: ekchitika@parliament.gov.zm This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it