President of Zambia Michael Sata has with immediate effect re-aligned three Government ministries. President Sata has directed the acting Secretary to the Cabinet Mr. Evans Chibiliti to proceed with all the necessary procedures and immediately imeplement the changes.
“I would like to direct that the portfolio of Tourism be transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Labour portifolio be transferred from Youth and Sport to Ministry of Information, it shall be known as Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and Labour,” reads the President’s letter to Mr Chibiliti in part.
And the Head of State says the re-allignment has been done to curb statements that alarm the nation and investors alike.
“As a Government, we have to be level-headed and not be seen to be inciting the public. I expect ministers to discourage strikes and lock-outs. Strikes or industrial unrests have a very negative effect on a fragile economy like ours. The same applies to lock-outs,” President Sata said.
“If we are not careful, some of these alarming statements will even destroy the little we have or the little strides we have made economically so far. We know that there are numerous short-comings in almost all sectors but we will not address these shortcomings through threats and being loud-mouthed.”
President Sata said that Zambians expect the Government to handle the problems facing the country with sobriety.
[pullquote]“Policy consistency is a compelling need for all Governments all over the world. As my very final warning, I ask all the ministers not to lead me into temptation.”[/pullquote]
“I am alive to the fact that most of my colleagues that have been appointed as Ministers have no experience in these portifolios. Therefore, I strongly feel its my duty to protect the image of the party, the Government, the people of Zambia and the economy in general,” the President said.
“In my statement of 30th January, 2012, I enjoined and cautioned ministers not to make statements that did not reflect Government policy or which had not been referred to and cleared by Cabinet. Statements on the economy made by ministers that are not the competent channels for the issues they raise are damaging to our credibility as a country.
“Policy consistency is a compelling need for all Governments all over the world. As my very final warning, I ask all the ministers not to lead me into temptation.”
Earlier today, Minister of Labour, Sports, Youth and Gender Chishimba Kambwili reiterated that the law will visit all those companies that are violating labour laws.
Speaking when he featured on the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) radio 2 programme dubbed Workers Voice, the Minister said he was disappointed with the way some employers were treating their workers.
Mr. Kambwili said his Ministry will work hand in with Trade Unions to ensure that all workers are paid according to the work they do.
He emphasized that all employers who are not giving their workers good working conditions should revise them so as to motivate workers before law takes its course.
Mr. Kambwili who has come under fire from some section of society over his stance to caution investors violating worker right said he will not stop until he see the right thing done.
He said his government welcomes investors but wants them to respect labour laws, pay workers good salaries so that there is a win- win situation between workers and companies.
The Minister who also received reports during the programme of companies like Shoprite, Game Stores and Zam Beef paying little money (K300, 000 per month) said he will soon visit the companies to confirm the reports.
He said he cannot allow companies to continue abusing their workers by paying little monies which he said cannot even sustain them.
Mr. Kambwili stated that he will also not segregate in his tour of companies whether Chinese, Zambian or other companies by other nationalities adding that he wants the best for the Zambian workers.
He also disclosed that he will visit Shoprite on issues of casualisation adding that workers have complained of working for longer than six years without employed on a permanent basis.
“If the previous government was treating you with kids’ gloves, not with this government. I have on occasions visited Shoprite and randomly spoke to workers who have told me that they are contracts on for a year” said Mr.Kambwili.
[pullquote]“If the previous government was treating you with kids’ gloves, not with this government. I have on occasions visited Shoprite and randomly spoke to workers who have told me that they are on contracts for a year” said Mr.Kambwili.[/pullquote]
He stated that the Patriotic Front (PF) government has started addressing the issue of pensioners and all the pensioners are going to be paid in time.
Mr. Kambwili has appealed to the Zambians to support the government in its quest to improve the welfare of employees and to go on zero tolerance of abuse of employees.
And speaking on the same programme Federation for Free Trade Unions of Zambia (FFTUZ) President Joyce Nonde Simukoko has said she is looking forward to the review of Labour laws in the country so that the Labour Unions and government can work properly.
Mrs. Simukoko said the Federation will support the Minister in his quest to bring sanity in the work place adding that her organization does not condone employers abusing their workers.
She stated that it is for the best interest of all workers that companies that violet workers right are closed adding that workers wants to see the government address the issue of labour .
She urged government to make ensure that workers are allowed to join Trade Unions by their employers so as to maintain the flow of information.
ZANIS
In place of just firing the minister, what a circus!
Kambwili should have visited suffering workers at the POST not that chinese hospital, i hope he understands how much power Mmembe has now.
Nkhani yalula! What is happening kanti?
Kambwili’s intentions are good but the approach is uncivilized. It does not befit someone who holds a public office. He needs more education.
Thts d way 2 go ba presdo.
Mr. President thank you Lubinda is the best now it shows that President Sata is not a racist look at Hon Lubinda Hone Simusa and Hon Inonge Wina all these people are holding on to Ministry that are critical to this country
Bo Lubinda musa atwende lets go PF dont Kubeba its not changes that works its the technical staff who have not changed.
Die Hard for Lubinda, please this is a public blog, such sentiment that reflect you unfinished business with the Ministry of Education should be kept to yourself. How can you stupidly think Sata is not racist because of Lubinda, Simusa and Inonge, is that enough really to demonstrate that? The Catholic church through the Bishops with their prophetic Responsibility have written a strong and decisive circular in case you are not away. There is more tribalism, nepostism and regionism now more that in any other Government that ever ruled Zambia. The spirit of one Zambia one Nation is in Intensive Care Unit, Yes Sata may not be a racist but he is a stounch tribalist. We need prayers
I welcome this decision by MCS with three hands. How can a country that is seeking investments be seen as hostile towards investors on the ground? Whilst the labour problems with the Chinese are real, they require a balanced approach to reach a win-win solution. Sata’s responsivity towards issues is remarkable. He needs to surround himself with more good advisors and clamp harder on corruption, the major killer. Let me remind my fellow bloggers that even the EU (particularly Greece) at the moment is seeking Chinese investment. It is a question of working closely with them to find sustainable solutions to the problems of the two countries. Heavy handedness will not work!!
Apparently, it appears that President Sata has in-built fears of some of his senior PF leaders. It is obvious that Kambwili made serious blunders in the Ministry of Labour. Sata should have taken courage to fire Kambwili instead of retaining him in the Cabinet. The true genes of Ba Sata are emerging to reveal his cowardice. Kambwili is not fit to be a Cabinet Minister but needs to get reduced to just serve his Constituency as MP for Luanshya.
Is this a trial and error government? We are tired of this disorganization!!!
These ministies are being reshaped around individual cadre ministers and have nothing to do with functionality. Please fomulate policy and they’ll folow. And why use such words as ‘I direct’? This country is no longer in the Third World; it’s fast retrogressing to the stone age. How sad – next we’ll be told the whole population’s gone back to the caves to continue with the hunter/gatherer life where Broken Hill man left off.
Kambwili taught a lesson for being foolishly foul mouthed. The president also needs to term his tongue. he threatens too many people including chiefs he wants to deregister. please presidents don’t behave like that. Change your approach to governance of Zambia otherwise the little grace that remains will fall off completely from you and you will end up more disgraced than RB.
As I said in the afternoon on the Kambwili thread,the chap has all the marks of the first minister to be fired by Sata written all over him. I just wonder why the president didn’t pull the trigger. The chap is insurbodinate and he can’t be saying things like even the president cant stop him. He should have been fired
Kambwili reminds me of the young Sata as a governor of LCC who was a nightmare for KK!!
Very interesting indeed and in need. Thank you!
I do not know what to say!!!
Thumbs up Mr. President.
All of you dull DIASPORANS who were supporting Kambwili harassing innocent people and some asks of RACISM have been shamed by the President. We need sanity in our leaders not those bahaving like mad-dogs.
Zambia needs better laws to protect Zambian workers, but Kambwili proved that he was so dull to advocate or formulate those laws and chose the only way he knew best, STREET LAW. And most of these supposedly educated DIASPORANS supported him. SHAME.
I am not PF, but I 100% support the PRESIDENT’s decision for the betterment of ZAMBIA
Dear Zambians, I personally think this move is a bad 1 u kn’t hav ministry of Information, Broadcasting and Labour much as we r tryin to sav monies in Zambia . Pls i know that i’v n’evr goin 2 university but i feel lets cal A as A nd B as B. Infromation is far different 4rom Broadcasting and Tourism different 4rom Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Much as ministers r making mistakes ther r people around who r qualified 4 such positions if thy kn put advents in Times, post or daily-mail. God bless Zambia sorry 4 my english am a grade 9 failure 4rom Lotus.
i like your approach
Ministry of Foreign Affairs- failed, Ministry of Labour- failed. How many ministries will it take for them to realise this chap is simply not ministerial material? All this in barely five months? Lord please help our beloved Zambia.
I WON’T SAY ANYTHING THIS TIME.BUT TIME WILL TELL.
WTH?
WTF? too
Oho oho uko! confusion…what now? Just fire kambwili Mr President we know he is a cadre but please be real
In a normal setting there would be no need for a Ministry of Information and Broadcasting because this would be regulated by the free enterprise system as government would not need to control free press under a Press Freedom Act or something similar. The Ministry of Labor is a huge ministry that should regulate all labor laws in the country. In most developed countries this department stands alone due to its magnitude and functionality. Merging it with another ministry that may end upon passing right bills in parliament, sends a wrong. This brings into question government’s commitment to this crucial ministry after campaigning on a platform that’s focused on the plight of every worker. I think that the President maybe ill-advised on this and might need to reconsider … thanks a trillion
Julius Malema vs jacob Zuma?
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When we posted that it matters what politicians say with regards to building Investor Confidence, particularly the utterance of Kambwili, we had names called on us. It’s good that Sata has noted that he has a “bad nut” in his team. The thing about a having bad a nut in your mouth; it destroys the taste of everything in the inner jaws.
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Foreign Investments are curtailed back if the Social, Political & Economical, Regulatory climates are Dogmatic & Negative. Kambwili needs to go for Anger Management Program (AMP) and get rid of inflammatory conducts.
This is “left hook jab” from Sata to Kambwili, hoping that he Kambwili will rise up with wisdom with stronger ribs. His CV in the Ministerial position is dented so far. If this was based on performance he would loose the bonus.
People of Zambia be careful with this ‘With immediate effect’ thing.
This is bad man…I can’t even say much
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This new Mother of all Ministries (Information, Broadcasting & Labour) will fail. It will not be too long before Sata splits it again.
The Ministry of Labour should be left alone as it promotes:
1. Working Conditions || 2. Job Creations || 3. Track Changes in Employment & Prices ||
4. National Economical Measurements || 5. Profitable Employments || 6.Retirements ||
7. Wages || 8. Safety || 9. Labour Laws || 10. Health Care …etc!!!
Sata has made a massive mistake to join the two ministries.
Ba man of action, fire Kambwili kaili? mwafilwaa? Now you have ended up firing an innocent ministry which has done nothing wrong to you, mwamoneni, how did you earn that name when you can not even act properly?
The China Man Doctor from Kitwe has shown Kambwili who is boss and he told him “next time you point your filthy stinking obese finger at me, you will be fired by my boy SATA. You hear me?”
lol
Chinese Dr 5:0 Kambwili
…and he is still very much in Zambia, the last thing he can ever get worried of in this planet is deportation.
China Man @31- Wansekesha with the description of Kambwilis finger. Only you forget to include `sweaty`.
It is sweaty, filthy stinking obese finger.
I have just doen Kambwili a wangoi yangai shalingham heioi. Now let him go and die for Chipolopolo in Bata.
#11, walasa. Your statement is spot on.
You can’t run a country like a sole proprietorship, or a kantemba. This goes to confirm the PF is a one-man government–Sata is the government, with such arbitrary authority and surrounded by relatives, hangers-on and know-nothings. Folks, the next five years will be extremely long. The country is being pulled backwards. Parliament almost has no role in Zambian politics. The judiciary and the executive branches are one and the same. What kind of democracy is this?
Abolish Information and Broadcasting, make the Information Minister the Labour Minister, and reassign Kambwili. Although having said that, Kambwili’s disposition is the type that unjust employers in Zambia need. They need an enforcer of labour justice.
If Kambwili ca manage to do a good job at one of these ministries, he will be president one day.
Ba PF zoona yakosa kani!
What a country,when a minister makes a mistake, the presiden changes the name of his ministry! The next president will have a big job to re-do all this ru.bish. We are still ages away to 2016. Just start enjoying the drama else you vomit blood.
I have woked in the private sector in Zmb and I know what it means to be mistreated by foreign investors. I will always miss Kambwili. For all those who are against Kambwili, wait and see how chinese employers will celebrate for this demotion. As a way of celebrating depature of Kambwili, a Zambian will soon die in a chinese mine accident due to disregard of safety laws.
And you are very disappointed ka. you are as swallow minded as Kambwili. We the Chinese should pump more money in Zambia as we now have sata in our pocket.
it is too late the damage has already been done…sorry!!!!!!
I dont blame Kambwili, he is a slow learner. He was still in the ANTI-CHINESE PF campaign policy when everyone else in PF leadership abandoned it the time they won the elections.
Sata could not fire him cause he knows his learning deficiency, that is why he has spared him and taken his precious time to seriously educate Kambwili on the new PF policy on china.
I hear he say to him “maiche aba ama chinese banesu nomba. Stop pointing at them with your fat smelly finger, uletusebanya, next time basop!!”
Listen people. Sata is playing with the principles of conflict of interest here. Sata is aware that these continued strikes are hurting our economy and Kambwili’s over zealous stance isn’t helping to curb the problem. By putting the Labour portfolio under Information and broadcasting Sata knows very well that the collective Ministry wouldn’t want to report negatively on itself would they? In other words blow your trumpet quietly Mr. Kambwili or your’re fired!
Some people MOVE PEOPLE but our President MOVES PORTFOLIOS. If you misbehave in Mr Sata’s government, you are moved once. You misbehave again, he moves your ministry and leaves you standing! Soon and very soon, Kambwili will be minister without kapoto!Reminds me of someone….I am MAULESS.
I really don’t know what to say. one thing for sure is that let govt take its responsibility to protect workers.
Thanks King!! I just wonder why Kabwili-hoe-Leopard can’t just be FIRED. He failed at Foreign Affairs made unnecessary comments on Never Mumba, he insults fellow MPs in parliament, he looks like a thug, he is a thug, Chinese are terrified of him. Why keep him in cabinet??? He is the thickest dent in PF government. And you Kambwili “mponona nga umuli mwaume”.
-One more thing we don’t want him in SPORTS, after winning Africa Cup will be on him that Luanshya man wait and see.
# 23 remove that picture, you remind me of Kambwili the piece of..
HAHAHA…what a circus this is becoming. I can understand the logic of moving tourism to foreign affairs but information and labour…haha..the two are not mutually exclusive. Just fire Kambwili his too much of a liability he should have never being appointed as minister in the first place maybe deputy but not a cabinet minister.
why? just fire the outspoken chap?
Damage control is wot this is.
This a page outav FTJ rule book! Or sorry I forgot he was ftj right-hand man
Sata the man of wrong action. Why shape minsitries around people. So he was not happy when he moved Lubinda to foreign affairs. He has now found a excuse to take Tourist to his tourist attraction. What hold does Kambwili have on the MCS.
Ya this is a very live circus zoona. This merging or whatever its called, is a clear sign of a visionlessness. This govt we put into power was the hope for the pauper on the Zambian soil but what do we get? A huge slap on the face. Shamenda failed mu labor,he failed the workers of Zambia what is he going to do now? Too many ministries in one so.
Kabwili means well but his approach lacks professionalism. Sata let the guy work under some one as a deputy so that he learns how execute assigned duties in a profession way.
Yaba, Ninshi kanshi!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now ministries are moulded around ministers and not operative efficiency. Sata is a fool and this move has created two most ridiculous ministries. The next thing you will hear is the ministry of foreign and home affairs. If he really cannot fire this rampaging baboon Kambwili, why not make him minister without portfolio? This would shut him up for once. Though I always wondered why to begin with an unrepetent thug like that man could by in any cabinet, worse still be foreign affairs minister. “Esi na zo supa niku ndakula morena Elizabetha kwa mawate!”
what a disaster in the PF leadership,Mr. Kambwili was so far the only minister who has a heart for Zambian workers.
Who says two wrongs can’t make a right?
Kambwili’s careless actions will lead him to harvest the worst crop in his life time. Sata has just effect a partial dismissal of Kambwili from vital Ministries. This crude politician failed in both Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Labour. His right niche must be re-located to the position of Back-Bencher in Parliament.
Bad lack to Kambwili. His careless actions will lead him to harvest the worst crop in his life time. Sata has just effected a partial dismissal of Kambwili from vital Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Labour that he failed to run. His right niche must be re-located to the position of a Back-Bencher in Parliament.
Yaba! PF at work. Bad lack to Kambwili. His careless actions will lead him to harvest the worst crop in his life time. Sata has just effected a partial dismissal of Kambwili from vital Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Labour that he failed to run. His right niche must be re-located to the position of a Back-Bencher in Parliament.
Negative comments do not show patriotism. Lets protect our integrity no matter what wrongs the govt is making. Constructive criticism is healthy but not for the sake of trailing PF and the govt’s mistakes to expose failure. To me it is wishful thinking that this govt fails. God’s time is that PF is in govt and we have to show solidarity as true genuine Zambians by supporting what is right and correcting sensibly what is wrong. Already is a loose haven for foreigners who easily manipulate us because of the differences we are having. Stop it lets unite. Support PF, Tiyende Pamodzi, Lets love each other in our One Zambia One Nation.
Zambians what do we want?
Interesting, so the old snake is afraid of the hoe! No courage to fire him! Next he’s sending him to some mission abraod.
Kambwili Chishimba should be left alone…what he is doing is Ok with me. We should not let these so called investors dictate what they want to give the worker that make billions of dollars for their businesses. Kambwili if he is relinquished of his duties today, it will not be long before you the same chaps that are crying for his blood will begin to complain. Us zambians have a short memory…..i warn you leave kambwili alone!!
For us workers, we need to be true to ourselves that Kambwili tho not a diplomatic person, would have helped us with all the abuse that goes on with these so called investors.. So the chinese with carry on with their abuse and we are back to square one! What a shame!
No wander people this country and never come back… I will do just that!
Kambwili had the heart for workers, too bad for that action, as for presdo merge Zp with ministry of defence.
THE MISTAKE WAS MADE JUST AT THE INSTANCE OF OF MAKING KAMBWILI PART OF THE CABINET. NOW IT HAS PROVED DIFFICULT FOR MR. PRESIDENT TO UPROOT HIM.
AWE kwena! How many times is this going to end?Too many changes in Government!!
Fellow compatriots,lets show remorse when criticizing mistakes made by the govt.its never too late we can provide goo d checks and balances by constructively critising not these insults we are sending to our head of state considering the fact hes not a pal to a lot of us.beyond politics let us be aware of our personal weaknesses.
next time a provincial minister makes a mistakes the president will simply grab some districts from that province.
Kambwili , Kambwili my soul brother run, run , the presidential potentials fever is ON. Is it Mwembe from the post , Kabimba with power key of the party , YOURSELF or hard working Lubinda for PF Presidency .They have seen ure a threat Can’t you see how they are fighting GUY SCOT these invisible forces? Open your eyes .
Its good Mr Kambwili thought he was veruy clever.Now that his ministry has been taken to Mr Fackson Shamenda, what will be of THURG KAMBWILI.WHICH MINISTRY IF HE IS A GOOD MINISTER.I hpoe the Presido read my comment last time. Il= lest my case here.After all THE CABINET IS STILL VER BROAD.SAVE TAXPAYER’s money
#s 66,67,69,72 you are true patriots. I agree with these remarks; “it will not be long before you the same chaps that are crying for his blood will begin to complain. Us zambians have a short memory…..i warn you leave kambwili alone!!we can provide goo d checks and balances by constructively critising not these insults we are sending to our head of state considering the fact hes not a pal to a lot of us.beyond politics let us be aware of our personal weaknesses”.
The result of this directive will be confusion and un budgeted expensive to move the people around. Not to mention internal friction and disturbances that are bound to occur in the affected ministries (offices, transport, furniture, stationery, etc, etc). It will a long while before the affected ministries begin to function effectively. Could there not have been a cheaper solution to whatever was the problem without “the musical chairs” syndrome?
Its like the president is scared of Kambwili,he should just have fired him with immediate effect insteady of making some unproductive restructuring of ministries. I doubt if PF will do something for us poor Zambians. All those who expect good things from PF could be wasting their time.
Governance gone awry! Major structural changes that are done on a whim. This does not inspire confidence. The next president will have a huge task realigning ministries in a manner that is efficient and makes some sense. In September last year I was really not sold on either candidate but held my peace and gave the guy a chance. The changes that are being made should require approval of the legislative branch. A few sweeping changes are welcome, but there should be a sense that they are well thought through. Everything is being done by executive order. Now I am getting the feeling that our president is like a chess player who feels like he’ll win the game simply by quickly moving his pieces forward. There is no discernable strategy here.
This level of inconsistency and incompetence is terrifying! Someone tell this jive politician to be for real and stop trying to turn his political wet dreams into reality!
Is the President afraid of dealing with Kambwili? Should reshuffles and ministry re-alignments be centred around one person? We know that the mini-reshuffle that took place a few weeks to move Kambwili, Lubinda and shamenda was centred on Kambwili, even this re-alignment is clearly centred around Kambwili. Cant the President deal directly with Kambwili instead of incoveniencing others?
busy mimbo jimboling, mixing up things to confuse people
Ok, all of you listen to me now. Mr Kambwili`s movies were just fine in my own view. This people so called Investors, its like the are the ones in charge of Government just because the are bring money to this country, Zambia is not sold to them. Zambians please remember that you have only Zambia in this world where you can be free and enjoy God give natural resources. If the investor want to do business in this country let them not come mistreat the people by giving them low wages, no protective cloths and yet the are making a lot of money we are no-longer in colonialism and you people, you blog like you are not Zambians most of you. Stop been foolish on this site and lets blog with ideas of make Zambia better
hahahahahahaaaa. My four year old daughter writes better than you. And these are the best Zambians we have in the diaspora, hahahahahahahaaaa
Kambwili the toad should simply be fired. Why is HEMCS treating the toad with kid gloves?
If the President is not happy with Kambwili he should have just fired him instead of reorganizing government structures. Zambians must blame themselves for putting a grade 7 into state house who does not care on the cost of endless re organisations. Every government takes after the character of its leadership and this explains why ministers have embraced Sata’s culture of bashing and expropriating foreign capital. Zambia shall needs an abrasive opposition to stop this illiterate government from destroying our country.
Zambia is in trouble. Absolute embarrassing circus. It is now very clear beyond doubt that Sata and his PF are clueless, they have been given a responsibility too big for their tiny heads.
VERY DISAPPOINTING INDEED-This decision Sata has made is Extremely disappointing:I agree with you 31,32,33 China man wins. I dont not truly think that Sata will bring about any real change it is just politics. I supported the man a lot but this shows me workers will continue to be abused. What the president should have done is still allow Kambwili to continue with the labour Ministry and let the China man deported then correct whatever issued with Kambwili in internal Fourum. I would rather be an investor than a Minister or any kind of Politician. I dont see any real progress in Zambia it will always be commission of inquiries ONLY.
Nevers Mu mba is a lia r and a mon ey lau ndering ma chine
Him and the de puty Mr Nz oya are ste aling tax pa yers money. They had fired Mr Tem bo beca use he knew about this sc am and was aga inst it. They also have a office slut , Caro lina Rod- riguez who is also abus ing the money. The Ottawa Zam bian mis sion are th ieves
Mr Sata has finally capitulated that he has incompetent ‘FITUMBUWA’ ministers in his govt. This we have said time without number. Worse, he’s losing it. How does he sacrifice a ministry to an individual by moving ministry of labour to another ministry, when he should have moved or fire Kambwili. Its too early to see the begining of PF govt fall. Give Zambians what you promised before abdicating government. Its now over 90 Days of waiting.
The trial and error is a bit too much. The PF were in opposition for a long time and during that time they should have had a shadow cabinet while critically assessing the existing ministries. But its like they never expected they would win. New ministries should have been announced once after the inauguration of their President and changes shouldn’t be occurring every few weeks. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting should not be existing in this era. What does it do? It serves no purpose except to suck up poor people’s taxes. It would be relevant if it was showing citizens movies on the history of the country and on nation building. Shamenda’s ministry should now be Labour and Communications. ZANIS should be sold to the country’s mediahouses
All I can say for now is, money talks! Money changes the way one thinks.
@29, INDEPENDENCE OBSERVER,
Some of the items you list there don’t belong to labour; they would rather belong to Commerce and Health Care.
In a’ true’ Capitalism setup you don’t even need Labour Ministry; all you would need is Commerce to handle trade and investment. Workers conditions would be dictated by the market and the economy and trade unions to set up collective agreements awards. You might need some independent tribunal or ombudsman to handle industrial disputes between employers and employees (through their unions). There is no place for government to dictate anything… all government does is create an enabling environment through things like interest rates; company tax and PAYE; etc.
But of course in a place like Zambia where workers have been abused for far too long you need government intervention; not in the way Kambwili was running his mouth and ego but through inclusive policy.
As others have stated, you also don’t need Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. All you need it as an independent commission to enforce some code of practice and to regulate the bandwidth for broadcasting.
As for Kambwili I believe all he was doing was implementing PF campaign rhetoric. Why is everyone surprised?
abena zambia mwaliba umungulu. most of you who blog, blog for fun rather than for constructiveness. that is why u will have fan at the expense of your future and jobs. go to china and invest and see if you will be respected as such. repesct is respect weather an investor comes or go u as a zambian must be respected. there are more than 5000 indians in chingola working as welders, plumbers, fitters etc while zambians don’t have employment all in the name of investors. that is why zambians are easy to fool including the president. stop crying about poor conditions of services then and be greatful that you investor and see if that will put food on your table and pay your children’s school fees. remember PF,s campain promises.
Politicians say the same things ad nauseam. We are in a cul de sac.
Now that Kabwi has been striped off a serious portifolio and gone to someone without grip, we are afraid bcoz that department needs someone who is inkaka but logic. in my own view kabwi was ok at least there was that effect. Now this old man who is always yes investor will make us now to be slapped by tuma chocholi every day. I dont thik he is the best player
hehehehee..there comes the fall of great bemba kingdom..yaba..Chinese guys are so powerful sir ..we told you b4!!
Strange! Isn’t Parliament supposed to have a say on these changes?
Much as I do not like Kambwili as a person, I think he was right to try to address the plight of workers vis-a-vis investors. The president should have asked him to tone down. For now what the president has done is to indirectly read the workers the riot act. The workers are in for high jump! On the whole Kambwili does not have what it takes to be a minister.
kambwili is certainly the new shakafuswa who cannot be fired because…”its not my fault he is my nephew/relative and just ‘happens’ to be minister” as LPM once put it in his failure to fire his loompen minister/kinsman Jonas Shakafuswa. Although I must add Shaks as bad as he was, is head and shoulders above this kambwili bafoon in general common sense and etiquette
Job on training. Its like njuga shuffling maybe it will work. This kambwii thing is a lunatic. Just fire him but lunacy vs lunacy its difficult
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