STATEMENT BY THE MOVEMENT FOR MULTI PARTY DEMOCRACY (MMD) ON ZAMBIA’S RELATIONS WITH SADC AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY.
The MMD wishes to convey its continued concern on the conduct of Zambia’s diplomatic relations with the Southern African Development Community (SADC ) and the international community in general, despite assurances by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Kalaba. We continue to witness a lethargic approach to the conduct of Zambia’s relations with the international community. In this respect, we feel the country should not take for granted its contribution to the liberation struggles in the Southern Region. We wish to underscore to the PF government that the practice of diplomacy is dynamic in nature.
Zambia is part of the International community and as such, there is a tradition in which countries are expected to conduct affairs with other countries. Interaction, including exchange visits at the highest level is one way in which countries consolidate their relationships both at the bilateral and multilateral level.
We are, therefore, appalled that the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs who is our chief diplomat can express satisfaction at the apparent lack of exchange visits and interaction at the Presidential level. We wish to agree with the former Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Kabinga Pande who recently expressed concern at the continued lack of exchange visits at the Presidential level which is evidence that Zambia is slowly becoming increasingly isolated in the SADC region and beyond. Further the statement attributed to the Minister in one of the daily newspapers where he states that ” it was not the pre-occupation of the Patriotic Front (PF) government to worry itself about foreign Heads of States not visiting Zambia because Presidents had tight schedules and could not be touring other people’s countries unless there was a regional meeting that would need them to assemble in one place at a particular time” is worrying because it has been issued at a time when most countries are actively building relations through regular interaction as a way of consolidating friendships and mutual cooperation. We urge the Minister not to be simplistic in his approach to serious foreign policy matters that require active attention by the government.
The success of any government in its diplomatic conduct is measured by its friendship and amicable interaction to garner support and promote its national interests. The MMD wishes to remind the PF government that the dynamic developments in the world are constantly shifting grounds of even the most solid relationships hence the need to renew friendships regularly. It is naive for the PF government to believe that the old friendships cultivated by different administrations and leaderships need not be rejuvinated. We wish to therefore, appeal to the PF government to take advice seriously and begin to consolidate the relations that were painstakingly built over the years by different administrations.
In this regard, we wish to implore the government through the ministry of Foreign Affairs to give clear government policy on issues bordering on the enhancement of Zambia ‘s relations within the region and beyond.
Ambassador Joyce Musenge
Chairperson – International Relations MMD
President Sata needs to be certified fit by a medical board.He obviously is neglecting a lot of national duties at the detriment of Zambia.One can not be a leader of a nation and stay cocooned in statehouse only to emerge occasionally for swearing ins a few metres from his bedroom.This is of no disrespect but we lost a sitting president not too long ago and it is prudent to ensure the health of a our current president.
Ambassador Joyce Musenge has alluded to one important thing:
We wish to underscore to the PF government that the practice of diplomacy is dynamic in nature.
The dynamic nature of diplomacy and interaction among community of countries should in itself help the MMD understand the world operates now
I am liking it MMD are back in government!!
They are taking over.
2016
President: HH
Prime Minister: Never Mumba
Foreign Affairs: Joyce Musenge
I like what was reported in Daily Nation dated 2nd May,2014 attributed to Dr Mumba.Where he was reported as having said”The re-birth of MMD”.He called the ‘wrangles’ in MMD as an indication of The Rebirth of MMD.Usually there is pain at child bearing.But when the baby is born,there is joy,one may even forget that,there was any pain.Zambia should watch out of what God is about to do in this Jubilee Year.Wina azalila.Watch the space.Well said Ambassador Joyce.Let now other chairpersons in the NEC start to speak as the New MMD is born(Rebirth of MMD).
MMD is a big piece of doody and Mumba is the stone in it!
One thing I like about the MMD is their ability to comprehend issues and offer mature advice. It’s unfortunate that they got themselves in those corrupt practices, which I hope they will clean themselves soon. Otherwise, at present the country seems to be heading in the wrong direction. These in leadership should take an introspective look and correct things before it is too late.
MMD NEEDS TO A REALITY CHECK IN DOORS FIRST. HOW DO U OPEN YOUR MOUTH WHEN U ARE SUCH MESS?
It is already to late. It will take a long time to correct the wrongs that are being done now. We just need to start correcting things come 2016.
Ba One Tonga,don’t be naïve.Ambassador Joyce Musenge is just doing the rite thing.Remember Paul in the Bible advised and encouraged many pipo(wrote many books in the Old Testament whilst in prison),he did not wait to come out before he could write.PF should get a free advise from MMD.
Why foreign visits an issue now. We don’t need such visits at the expense of development. When RB used to do the same he was called all sorts of names. Talk about real issues and not your dreams. Better being isolated than encouraging to have tourist Presidents.
Concentrate on your squabbles that need solving. Nichani.
Ba Chabwera ku manda,what’s your poroblem with MMD?.MMD means well.Remember in the Bible Joseph entered the Palace(equivalent to State House).But he was later taken to prison on false reasons.It was from prison that he came to be a Vice President in Egypt.So just watch what is going to happen in Zambia.Wina azalila.Watch the space.
The vile PF is the gift MMD bequeathed to Zambians, doing exactly what Jesus said a loving parent shouldn’t do. He asked who among you whose son asks for a fish would him give a snake. The MMD did just that, they gave us a literal snake to misgovern us and the snake is doing a sound job of screwing everything up. Ba MMD you are no better than PF. You catapulted us into this mess.
We all waited for the MMD to get in this position- I know that their battles are not over yet- but I strongly feel that the battels they have been fighting was the re definition of the new MMD…and the battles they are about to fight are those to take over the ruler ship of Zambia. MMD be strong you shall over come. President Mumba- keep moving
Why agitate for a. Tourist President again? We had RB who was a ‘kamwendo ‘ munjira and we don’t need repeats. Zambia currently needs development and touring Presidents. Zambia is extremely behind, we don’t to be perpetual beggars to SA or Zim
2016 Elections Coalition Proposals based on Competencies
President HH or Dr Mumba
Vice President HH or Dr Mumba
Minister of Jusitce General Miyanda
Minister of Finance Magande
Minister of Health Edith Nawakwi
Minister of Youths and Sports Father Bwalya
Chipimo To be determined
Others to be determined based upon competencies and performance
We shall continue praying to ensure there are no confusions that hinder Zambia.
Meant Justice