buildings in Lusaka yesterday to attend sittings of a tribunal that
has been appointed to investigate her
Former Zambia Wildlife Authority Director General Edwin Matokwane testified in the Masebo tribunal that he was present when Tourism Minister Sylvia Masebo directed ZAWA officers to kill a buffalo for Independence Day celebrations.
Mr. Matokwane told the tribunal that he witnessed Ms. Masebo directing ZAWA officers in Livingstone to kill a buffalo without issuing a special licence after Livingstone District Commissioner requested for a buffalo for Independence Day celebrations in 2012.
And Mr Matokwane has described his dismissal as gruesome, inhuman and illegal.
He told the Roydah Kaoma led tribunal that Ms Masebo directed him to favour indigenous Zambians in the awarding of hunting blocks.
Mr. Matokwane disclosed that Ms. Masebo particularly insisted that Chimbwi Safaris belonging to Willie Nsanda and Bimms Safari owned by Dorothy Mulwila be awarded hunting blocks even if they did not meet the required minimum standards.
He said Ms. Masebo assured him that she would justify to President Micheal Sata why the two firms had been selected.
Mr. Matokwane also disclosed that Ms. Masebo threatened him on several occasions for not following her directives.
Meanwhile, Mr. Matokwane has refuted Ms. Masebo’s allegations that foreign aircrafts were allowed to fly into national parks and airlift wild animals.
The former ZAWA Boss said he used to collaborate with the Zambia Air Force who monitors the country’s air space in order to protect national parks.
So this is Harrington’s star witness? Senanga businessman, yaba!
yes indeed he is Mr Harrington`s star witness, he name is Mr Matokwani, he also my uncle,,, hardcore lozi, we`ll go down without a fight this time,,, mu ka sibona mina masholi!!
Munani! Kulya! Well done Suvya!
Whats wrong with killing one of your animals for a national event. More over its zambians who ate
Chimbwi Safaris CEO Willie Nsanda kekekekeke, for sure no plan, will that Nsanda manage anything successfully?
Did she give some buffalo meat to some lions that always remember her in their prayers!
You mean lions of Lower Zambezi?
Silvia naimukosela zo-ona.Hope this is not just witch-hunt within ZAWA.
Witch-hunt?? No its buffalo-hunt. killing innocent animals shilabukila.
“Sylvia, ico ni nkwishiba, no muti ndekulanga”.
the level of English in this article is scandalous
its called teenage or facebook journalism
Interesting, let’s wait the Tribunal is still on. Can this result into prosecution if one is found wanting?
THIS CORRUPTION IS TOOOOO MUCH.WHERE THE HELL IS ACC TO ARREST THIS BITCH?
This one is not a credible witness, heard what is called sour grapes?
Sour grapes indeed, what was he waiting for to report that the minitser is invoved in poaching?
I was wondering why Silvia over stayed before the conference in Livingstone kansi anali kudya dingi.
She badly needs a push up bra.
the outfit is nice manje bonnita is too big and scattered all over
Hooo thats what its called, I got troubled maningi to see her so …
Foundation tooooo much finished a whole tube to cover the kaposis scars! From Ministar (minister) to answering charges instead of working….
Power at play.
Playing Chess, definately no stalemate. It ought to be Checkmate. Do you understand the game of Chess?
RUBBISH EVIDENCE DIDN’T YOUEAT THE BUFALO? AND NOW YOU ARE EVEN HEALTHY AFTER FEEDING ON DELICOUS MEAT
PF blogger should know the Tribunal is based on Masebo’s abuse of Office – may be approved by the highest Office in Zambia. Compare the PF’s fake charges on the former Republican President. Sata promised to uphold the Constitution, but the actions of his Ministers speak volumes of a rotten Govt.
Evidence by former ZAWA’s CEO, who rose from the roots to this level, cannot be easily doubted.
Masebo’s behaviour in Govt is a mere tip of the iceberg. She thrives in in the sea of arrogance. More revelations will mushroom in 2016.
After this Ba Sylvia it is UNWTO issues. Lesson as a Minister NEVER interfere with the running of institutions! Ba ngwele why don’t you learn lessons from others like Dora! In the next Parliament I don’t want to see Masebo, Luo, Shamenda, Sichinga Kambwili, Scott because they have deviated from our PF Plan and hence misleading the HE. Kabimba has no constituency
Mr president rearrange procedure to avoid embarrassment to operatives likws ministers & PSs..Punish slanderous top govt workers.. Deveolpment projects are going on well but administration needs attention.
PF runs Government in uncivilized way