Archive for April, 2009

Never Keep Quiet

Jubilee Centre April 28th, 2009

The reason why democracy cannot work in Africa is cultural. As Africans we believe that those who rule over us have the right to possess anything they want. Our cultural system is set up to defend and to please those in leadership.  Our people are wired up to sing praises to those in leadership. Our […]

Pioneers

Jubilee Centre April 22nd, 2009

The Republican President said that Zambia needed the spirit of pioneering if it wanted to get up. But how can Zambia get up when all it hears everyday is that, “You can’t get up on your own. Your hope is in the hands of foreign investors.” A pioneer spirit is not something one is born […]

Indaba Calls for Change of Mindset

Jubilee Centre April 7th, 2009

I was one of the 500 people who attended the National Indaba that was called by the Republican President.  The Indaba was also attended by invited guests from other countries that were called to share experiences and exchange ideas on how the global economic crisis and challenges being faced by our country can be addressed. […]