On Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 2:09:50 PM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:
DR. GUY SCOTT PAYS SURPRISE VISIT TO MR. PRICE MANDA HILL AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS WORKERS WHERE NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE;...
Acting President and the man who has glued Zambia together in the build up to today's watershed election Dr. Guy Scott paid a surprise visit to clothing store Mr. Price in Lusaka after he received reports workers had been dens-franchised.
The Acting President, who had issued a directive to all employers countrywide to allow their workforce to participate in todays election walked through the store much to the surprise of management.
But one of Mr Price senior personnel refuted the claims that their workers have been stopped from voting.
He explained that the first group went to cast their votes and the rest will go at 14 hrs
Here Dr. Scott casts his ballot.
On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 8:14:25 PM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA (ECZ) OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS CENTRE
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Presidential election results centre has been officially launched at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka.
The ECZ results centre will be used by the commission to announce Presidential results received from various districts across the country.
The launch was attended by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) country representative, Ms. Janet Rogan, local and foreign election monitors and members of participating political parties.
ECZ Chairperson Justice, Irene Mambilima said the launch of the centre is an important milestone in the preparations for this year's Presidential election.
And Justice Mambilima said the commission is ready to conduct a free and fair Presidential election.
"The Commission would like to assure the nation and all stakeholders that adequate measures have been put in place to ensure that tomorrow's President election is held in a transparent and secure environment." She said.
On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 8:13:35 PM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:CAMPAIGN PERIOD ENDS, WHERE ARE YOU VOTING FROM?
The official campaign period for tommorow's Presidential election called for to replace late President, Micheal Chilufya Sata has ended.
Zambians you will decide tommorow beginning 06hrs. Where are you voting from?
On Monday, January 19, 2015 at 8:12:53 PM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:STATEMENT BY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE
As the Campaign period for the forthcoming presidential by- election comes to an end today, 19th January, 2015 at 18:00 hours, all political parties taking part in the election are advised to stop all campaign activities as provided for in the Electoral Act and Electoral Code of Conduct.
Immediately after 18:00 hours today, all campaign activities will be treated as illegal and all those that will be found campaigning will be arrested and charged accordingly.
We will be on the look out for people who will attempt to disrupt the electoral process or any procedure that may follow there after such as the inauguration ceremony.
As police we will remain vigilant and we are not going to allow anyone to destabilize peace in whatever manner at any stage of the election. We have placed both uniformed and plain clothed police officers in strategic places to prevent such plans from being executed.
We are further reminding the general public that carrying of offensive weapons in public is an offense and anyone found wanting will be arrested. Officers have been directed to conduct random searches on persons and motor vehicles which they suspect to be carrying offensive weapons.
We call upon all political players to continue preaching messages of peace and discourage acts of violence which have potential to breed anarchy.
We are re-assuring members of the public of their safety throughout the election period and we are urging them to report all persons or groupings conducting themselves in a manner that may lead to the breach of peace to officers nearest to them.
I also want to warn persons who want to take advantage of the situation to obtain police uniform for use as security officials during the polls day that the police will not hesitate to arrest them as this is an offense under section 6(1)(a) of Cap 111 of the laws of Zambia.
STELLA LIBONGANI
INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE
On Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 1:07:59 PM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:With only three days remaining before the Presidential election we can proudly state that our campaign has been a truly national campaign; launching and finishing in Lusaka we have travelled the length and breadth of the country.
We have not just kept to the towns and urban areas, and we have not just campaigned to those who are already part of our established support base. Rather, we have tirelessly continued on the campaign route so as to deliver our message to as many Zambians as possible in person, so that they can make an informed decision on 20 January 2015.
We have been making the most of every minute available to us to campaign, just as we intend to use every minute available to us to deliver for the Zambian people if elected to State House.
Our campaign travels have reinforced to us that many of the issues facing Zambians across the country are the same: the high cost of living, limited employment opportunities, inadequate and costly education and healthcare, and the source of these problems - a lack of leadership and vision. We propose to address these challenges with the upmost urgency.
In delivering our message to Zambians across the country over the past ten weeks, the foundation of everything we have championed has been national unity and moving forward together. Do not let those who seek to distract us from the real issues with talk of divisive matters such as tribalism succeed. We know that only by working together can we deliver truly transformative change for Zambians, regardless of their age, gender or tribe. This is the very reason why we have opened our arms to all Zambians during the campaign.
When we have been sharing our vision, whether at public debates in Lusaka, rallies in Chipata, radio interviews in Kasama, or market tours in Chingola, we have been talking not about delivering change for one province or another, or one tribe or another. We have been talking about delivering change for the farmers who have not been paid and are struggling to afford inputs for next season, for the nurses that work in tough conditions and were unceremoniously sacked, for the students who cannot afford to go to university or even school, and for every Zambian who is suffering from the consequences of failed leadership.
Ultimately we respect that the choice is with the Zambian people on 20 January 2015.
Hakainde Hichilema
UPND President
http://hh-zambia.com/blog/three-days-left/
On Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 11:56:46 PM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:PF DISMISSES STATEMENT CIRCULATING ONLINE EXPLAINING EDGAR LUNGU'S ABSENCE FROM DEBATES, ITS A HOAX;
The Patriotic Front media team has dismissed a circulating statement attributed to Defence Minister Edgar Lungu in which he is purporting to be explaining why he is not taking part in the televised debate.
In a telephone call PF Media campaign committee chairperson Emmanuel Mwamba says the email that was sent out from the address 'edgarlungu2015@gmail.com' is a hoax and was cooked up.
Mwamba explained there has not been any email to that effect
"URGENT MEDIA NOTICE:
PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE NOT, AS A MEDIA TEAM ISSUED ANY STATEMENT REGARDING THE ON-GOING ACTION AID SPONSORED PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES.
THE STATEMENT ISSUED IS A FRAUD AND PLEASE IGNORE IT
edgarlungu2015@gmail.com is a fraud account created by the UPND Team to attempt to embarrass Hon Edgar Lungu and the PF Media Team.
Visit our official facebook page "Hon. Edgar Chagwa Lungu
https:www.facebook.com/
EdgarChagwaLungu?ref=h
And the Patriotic Front official pagehttps://www.facebook.com/PatrioticFront.Party
MEDIA &PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
PATRIOTIC FRONT
On Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 11:56:24 PM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:UPND PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA GIVES STRONG PERFORMANCE AT PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
Hakainde Hichilema again demonstrated tonight why he should be elected Zambia's next President: he is the candidate with the right combination of vision, expertise, and leadership qualities to move Zambia forward.
Speaking directly to the people he hopes to serve, Mr. Hichilema summarised his campaign platform by saying: "We are seeking to address the paradox of poor people in a rich country. I know that in the past our leadership has failed us but we can realise that potential and that is why we are seeking office". He later explained why voters should cast their vote for Hakainde Hichilema on 20 January 2015: "If you are sick you go to a doctor, if your car is broken you go to a mechanic, and if the economy is sick you need to go to an economic manager".
It is the message of national unity and moving forward that we will continue to bring across the country in the final days of this campaign.
He once again stressed the importance of education stating "Education is the best investment. It is the best equaliser. It is the best heritage." Explaining "Education breeds the skills we need to develop the economy".
On job creation Mr Hichilema explained the UPND approach saying "We will create jobs by supporting businesses, Zambian businesses, to not only survive but to grow and create job opportunities for the Zambian people". While saying of economic management that 'It is very important for those of us seeking public office to think in a way that is connected because the economy is interconnected".
We are extremely disappointed that PF President Edgar Lungu decided that he could not be bothered to show up for this debate. Those who seek to hold offices of power and responsibility should not be afraid to engage in respectful discussion, and have their positions exposed and challenged. With that said, we are not surprised that Mr. Lungu chose to hide rather than defend the PF's record of broken promises in front of a national audience. It is yet another example in a pattern of absence and avoidance that has plagued the PF government since day one. Fortunately for the Zambian people, those days will come to an end on 20 January 2015.
On behalf of Mr. Hichilema and the UPND, I want to thank Muvi TV and Hot FM for organising the debate as well as Dr. Mumba, Ms. Nawakwi, Mr. Chipimo and Mr. Sinkamba for their participation. To the people of Zambia, a new journey awaits us all with Hakainde Hichilema as President. We hope to earn your vote on Tuesday 20 January 2015.
Dipak Patel
UPND Campaign Manager
On Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 11:21:29 PM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:With the debate now over with all the candidates—except for one—here's our post-debate analysis. Say you will vote for HH: http://bit.ly/1uafA91#ZambiaDecides
On Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 10:01:39 AM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE; WHO WAS THE STAR & WHO WAS THE POLITICAL CLOWN?
The United National Independence Party (UNIP) this evening resurrected a little hope of bouncing back to power after Tilyenji Kaunda put up a stunning performance among his competitors.
Tilyenji, son to Zambia's founding President Kenneth Kaunda proved against all odds that the death of UNIP may have been highly exaggerated.
Kaunda was often calm and collected whilst providing short and concise answers and explainations as to what UNIP will do when voted in power.
Comrade Eric Chanda of the 4th Revolution however lost everyone in translation with his vehement anti-western rhetoric.
He often attempted to mimic late President Micheal Sata's trademark voice and occasionally came out imitating Julius Malema, the EFF leader in South Africa.
At one point, Chanda even interrupted Tilyenji Kaunda with an outburst of "you greedy generation" something that drew murmurs from the audience.
Chanda's style protrayed him to be a loose canon who would double as a political clown.
The race to Plot One seems to have produced a free cure for HIV/AIDS. Well that is if Dr. Ludwig Sondashi will sail through to State House.
The former governmemt Minister at times appeared impatient and often reminded host Costa Mwansa of just how little the time he was allocated.
Although Sondashi seemed to have had the ideas, explaining them clearly was a rather painful process as his speech was often jumbled up without giving clear outlines for example on how he would implement his plan of a nationwide agricultural policy.
Dr. Dan Pule of the CDP was the other man to marvel at this evening as he demonstrated his accountancy experience will definately not fail him.
Pule often came out intelligent by providing detailed plans of what he would like to achieve as President.
His Christian faith was also one of the biggest features in his speech.
But Pule's donning of a hat throughout the debate was something the audience occasionally whispered about. Others contended it made the eloquent man of the pulpit with a husky voice look like "Pimp".
He occasionally got into some witty rivalries with Dr. Ludwig Sondashi.
On Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 7:14:10 PM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:2015 Presidential Debates has started at Mulungushi International Conference Centre.#ZambiaDecides#ZambiaElections
On Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 7:12:05 PM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:PICTURE; POOR PEOPLES PARTY PRESIDENT ALEX MULIOKELA ARRIVES FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES;
Poor People's Party President Alex Muliokela was among the first to pitch up for the Presidential debates that are about to kick off.
Numerous people including Lulu Hangala took time to take pictures with him.
Muliokela has since taken up the front seat.
On Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 7:08:33 PM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:HH CONFIRMS PARTICIPATION IN PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES;United Party for National Development (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema has confirmed participation in the Presidential debate slated for the Mulungushi International Conference Centre today and tomorrow bringing the total number of confirmed participation to 9.According to the organizers of the event, the UPND Presidential candidate will make an appearance in a panel where he has been pitted up against Defence Minister Edgar Lungu, MMD President Nevers Mumba, FDD President Edith Nawakwi and eloquent smooth talking NAREP leader Elias Chipimo.The debates will be carried live on Muvi Television, Hot FM and daily updates on one of Zambia's leading online publications Mwebantu New Media.
On Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 1:45:51 PM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:POLLS DAY DECLARED A HOLIDAY
ACTING President Guy Scott has declared Tuesday January 20, the presidential by-election day, a public holiday.
In a supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated Monday, January 12 2015, Dr Scott said the presidential Election Day will be a public holiday.
"In exercise of the powers contained in section three of the Public Holidays Act, the following notice is issued: this notice may be cited as the Public Holidays (Declaration) notice 2015. It is declared that Tuesday 20th January, 2015 shall be observed as a public holiday in view of the presidential election to be held that day," the statement reads in part.
On Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 1:23:56 PM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:14 JANUARY 2015Driving Zambia Forward in the International CommunityZambia has long held a special place amongst its neighbours in the region. In days gone by it served as a second home to freedom fighters, and in recent decades it has become a beacon of democracy and stability in the region. This status is a great source of pride for us.However, these friendships must be maintained and yet in recent years we have perhaps grown distant and somewhat isolated even. This is only to our disadvantage. We are committed to strengthening those relationships once again and reaffirming our high standing in the region.These relations with our regional neighbours are not just a matter of friendship and good manners. These same countries can be our business partners; they are ready markets for export right on our doorstep. We want to create an environment in which Zambian businesses can take full advantage of the opportunities in the region.Looking beyond the region and beyond Africa, Zambia must make itself heard. We have an important role to play as a peace-loving democracy endowed with natural resources, beautiful landscapes and a young population ready to drive the country forward.However, we will not take big delegations abroad at the expense of the Zambian taxpayer every time an international event pops up. We will work on the basis of what is necessary and what is advantageous for the Zambian people and the region. This is in order to preserve revenues that can be better invested in areas that will deliver greater benefit, such as education and providing support to local businesses.Whilst encouraging investment in Zambia we will keep the interests of the people at the heart of every deal we make. We will secure only the best projects for Zambia, and those that provide us with additional revenues for spending on education and healthcare, create jobs and generate opportunities for Zambian businesses.Hakainde HichilemaUPND President
On Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 1:23:37 PM UTC+3, Charles Banda wrote:Statement from Dipak Patel, UPND Campaign Manager:
We wish to disassociate ourselves completely from comments made at the Choma rally yesterday by PF Southern Province Minister Daniel Munkombwe.
Any appeal he made to voters based on tribe is rejected by our campaign completely. The foundation of our message has always been one of national unity, inclusiveness and equality. This is without exception.
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