"IT is old-fashioned and primitive to threaten to bar anybody wishing to stand for a position they aspire, Federation for Free Trade Unions of Zambia president Joyce Nonde warned has warned.
Nonde has said former vice-president Nevers Mumba should be allowed to stand as a candidate for the position he seeks at the MMD convention in May.
'We are very happy that Nevers has decided to stand,' she said."
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
The Zambia We all dream of!
The Zambia We all dream of! has an interesting post about why Nevers Mumba is the best presidential candidate.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
MMD Convention Update
The Mumba for President Campaign Team have responded to the Times of Zambia article, "MMD Convention: a Boiling Moment".
The Response to Times of Zambia article provides clarification to issues raised in that article.
The Response to Times of Zambia article provides clarification to issues raised in that article.
MMD Convention
The Times of Zambia has an insightful analysis on the forthcoming MMD Convention. The article highlights some of the issues the MMD delegates will be considering as they cast their votes for a new MMD party president.
Online politicking receives temporary reprieve
CNET News.com reports on US Online politicking's temporary reprieve:
"Political bloggers would continue to be exempt from most campaign finance laws, according to highly anticipated rules that federal regulators released Wednesday.
The Federal Election Commission also proposed that online-only news outlets and that even individual bloggers should be treated as legitimate journalists and immune from laws that could count their political endorsements as campaign contributions. "
I have been trying get more information on this issue in the Zambian context. If you have any relevant information relating to this topic, feel free to share it.
"Political bloggers would continue to be exempt from most campaign finance laws, according to highly anticipated rules that federal regulators released Wednesday.
The Federal Election Commission also proposed that online-only news outlets and that even individual bloggers should be treated as legitimate journalists and immune from laws that could count their political endorsements as campaign contributions. "
I have been trying get more information on this issue in the Zambian context. If you have any relevant information relating to this topic, feel free to share it.
Political Influence of the Blogosphere
BlogPulse Highlights the Political Influence of the Blogosphere. This is a very interesting, technically detailed analysis of the interactions of blogs during the recent US election cycle.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Mwila Advises Nevers
The Post Online reports that the ZAMBIA Republican Party (ZRP) president Ben Mwila has advised MMD aspiring presidential candidate Nevers Mumba not to cower at the MMD convention in May this year.
Mwila added that when he disclosed his intentions to challenge former president Frederick Chiluba for the MMD presidency in 2001, he was expelled from the party.
Mwila added that when he disclosed his intentions to challenge former president Frederick Chiluba for the MMD presidency in 2001, he was expelled from the party.
Mumba for President Campaign Team
The following statement is from the Mumba For President Campaign Team.
"We would like to emphasize that he is an inspiration to Zambia's youth and his challenge and candidacy for the party presidency is a model and inspiration to Zambia's youth. We sometimes make the mistake of thinking of our political leaders as 'gods' who can work miracles. Dr. Mumba has said publicly that he has made mistakes...he is a human being. However, he has the skills to build consensus to bring about the right solution. He is not an opportunist. He cares deeply about the future of Zambia and that is what motivates him to say, 'Enough is enough. If I don't step into the ring, I may wake up one morning and wonder why I did not say anything.' He trully represents the future of Zambia. His pastoral credentials are not an impediment but an asset because he is a man people respect and trust and someone that can appeal across all barriers. He deserves our support.
Secondly, he is very interested in including all Zambians wherever they may be in the world. Though Zambia does not have absentee ballots, Dr. Mumba wants Zambians in every corner of the world to be a part of the democratic process in Zambia through his campaign. He is the first presidential candidate in Zambian history to utilize the internet to state his case. That shows forward thinking and the kind of person we want leading Zambia. It is a sign of things to come--where Zambia will be connected globally and move to the forefront.
Thank you for contacting us and supporting Dr. Mumba's campaign.
Joshua Ngoma/Victor Chanda
Mumba for President Campaign Team"
"We would like to emphasize that he is an inspiration to Zambia's youth and his challenge and candidacy for the party presidency is a model and inspiration to Zambia's youth. We sometimes make the mistake of thinking of our political leaders as 'gods' who can work miracles. Dr. Mumba has said publicly that he has made mistakes...he is a human being. However, he has the skills to build consensus to bring about the right solution. He is not an opportunist. He cares deeply about the future of Zambia and that is what motivates him to say, 'Enough is enough. If I don't step into the ring, I may wake up one morning and wonder why I did not say anything.' He trully represents the future of Zambia. His pastoral credentials are not an impediment but an asset because he is a man people respect and trust and someone that can appeal across all barriers. He deserves our support.
Secondly, he is very interested in including all Zambians wherever they may be in the world. Though Zambia does not have absentee ballots, Dr. Mumba wants Zambians in every corner of the world to be a part of the democratic process in Zambia through his campaign. He is the first presidential candidate in Zambian history to utilize the internet to state his case. That shows forward thinking and the kind of person we want leading Zambia. It is a sign of things to come--where Zambia will be connected globally and move to the forefront.
Thank you for contacting us and supporting Dr. Mumba's campaign.
Joshua Ngoma/Victor Chanda
Mumba for President Campaign Team"
ZambiaSossa Discussion
The unmoderated forum ZambiaSossa has an interesting discussion string relating to Dr. Mumba's decision to challenge the current Zambian president, Levy Mwanawasa.
Nevers Mumba For President
"I believe in Zambia. I also believe in the Zambian people. We have what it takes to move our country out of this valley of poverty and despair. History encourages us with nations that had sunk and yet through a unified resolve, ended up on top...There is hope for Zambia. Hope for us to transform ourselves into a prosperous nation."
Dr. Nevers Mumba
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