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LUSAKA (Reuters) - Zambian Vice President Guy Scott has been named the interim leader of Africa's second-largest copper producer, a government minister said on Wednesday, a day after President Michael Sata died in London aged 77. www.mobile.reuters.com/a...N0II18R20141029?irpc=932
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#Kenya mourns Zambian President Sata, nicknamed "King Cobra,” who died at age 77
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I have learnt with great sorrow of the passing away of Zambia’s President Michael Chilufya Sata.
On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Kenya and on my own behalf, I wish to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late President Sata and to the people of the Republic of Zambia.
We share the pain of this loss. We mourn – with our Zambian brothers and sisters – the passing of another of Africa’s great independence-era leaders. Our prayers are with the people of Zambia at this moment of national grief.
President Sata was an exceptional leader in many ways. He was gifted with unique, admirable abilities and strong values. His perseverance and determination saw him pursue his vision for Zambia. This consistency paid off when he emerged victorious in the elections of 2011, after a long spell as an opposition leader. Indeed his rise from humble beginnings to the top office teaches us an important lesson: a worthy individual can triumph over the most daunting adversities and adversaries.
A strong advocate of multiparty democracy, President Sata propagated a great sense of national unity in an immensely diverse country. He believed in the noble principles of equity, justice and cohesion.
President Sata was an outstanding Son of Africa. In his long and exemplary life, he made valuable contributions to the welfare of the people of Zambia and our Continent. Therefore, as we pay homage to this visionary leader, let us also celebrate and honor his life and achievements.
I remember him for his sharp wit and his powerful sense of humour.
I call on all Zambians, especially the political leaders, to ensure that even at this dark hour, they act in the best interest of the people of Zambia. This country is known for decades of peace and political stability, and I look to the Zambian people maintaining this legacy.
STATE HOUSE
NAIROBI
29th October, 2014
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McReggae wrote:masukuma wrote:McReggae wrote:RIP Sata.
Guy Scott can't be the president, at least one parent must be a native of Zambia at the time of your birth for one to qualify to be president so he is out. The reason Lungu was acting during his sickness! I thought so too! Not sure what they are using coz the provision in the constitution is as follows: - president must be a citizen by birth or descent. - for him to be a citizen by birth, he must have been born in Zambia AND at least ONE parent must have been a citizen of Zambia at the time - there is no indication of the qualifications of a person to be VP, they don't even mention citizenship or anything. This means that, technically, it is possible to have a VP in Zambia who is ineligible to be president: since Scott's parents were both British citizens at the time of his birth, his presidency may not survive a court challenge The Zambian Constitution - http://www.servat.unibe.ch/icl/za00000_.html
Article 38 [Vacancy in Office of President](1) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President caused by expiration of the period of five years referred to in clause (1) of Article 35 shall be completed in accordance with Article 34 before the expiration of that period. (2) If the office of the President becomes vacant by reason of his death or resignation or by reason of his ceasing to hold office by virtue of Article 36, 37, or 88, an election to the office of President shall be held in accordance with Article 34 within six months from the date of the office becoming vacant. (3) Whenever the office of President becomes vacant, the Vice-President or, in the absence of the Vice-President or if the Vice-President is unable, by reason of physical or mental infirmity, to discharge the functions of his office, a member of the Cabinet elected by the Cabinet shall perform the functions of the office of President until a person elected as President in accordance with Article 34 assumes office. (4) The Vice-President or, the member of the Cabinet as the case may be, performing the functions of the office of the President under clause (3) shall not dissolve the National Assembly nor, except on the advice of the Cabinet, revoke any appointment made by the President. They tried to bury us, they didn't know we were seeds.
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D32 wrote:McReggae wrote:masukuma wrote:McReggae wrote:RIP Sata.
Guy Scott can't be the president, at least one parent must be a native of Zambia at the time of your birth for one to qualify to be president so he is out. The reason Lungu was acting during his sickness! I thought so too! Not sure what they are using coz the provision in the constitution is as follows: - president must be a citizen by birth or descent. - for him to be a citizen by birth, he must have been born in Zambia AND at least ONE parent must have been a citizen of Zambia at the time - there is no indication of the qualifications of a person to be VP, they don't even mention citizenship or anything. This means that, technically, it is possible to have a VP in Zambia who is ineligible to be president: since Scott's parents were both British citizens at the time of his birth, his presidency may not survive a court challenge The Zambian Constitution - http://www.servat.unibe.ch/icl/za00000_.html
Article 38 [Vacancy in Office of President](1) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President caused by expiration of the period of five years referred to in clause (1) of Article 35 shall be completed in accordance with Article 34 before the expiration of that period. (2) If the office of the President becomes vacant by reason of his death or resignation or by reason of his ceasing to hold office by virtue of Article 36, 37, or 88, an election to the office of President shall be held in accordance with Article 34 within six months from the date of the office becoming vacant. (3) Whenever the office of President becomes vacant, the Vice-President or, in the absence of the Vice-President or if the Vice-President is unable, by reason of physical or mental infirmity, to discharge the functions of his office, a member of the Cabinet elected by the Cabinet shall perform the functions of the office of President until a person elected as President in accordance with Article 34 assumes office. (4) The Vice-President or, the member of the Cabinet as the case may be, performing the functions of the office of the President under clause (3) shall not dissolve the National Assembly nor, except on the advice of the Cabinet, revoke any appointment made by the President. @D32, Obviously there is a contradiction in the constitution, the cabinet seems to like him though and he may just clinch it! ..."Wewe ni mtu mdogo sana....na mwenye amekuandika pia ni mtu mdogo sana!".
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McReggae wrote:D32 wrote:McReggae wrote:masukuma wrote:McReggae wrote:RIP Sata.
Guy Scott can't be the president, at least one parent must be a native of Zambia at the time of your birth for one to qualify to be president so he is out. The reason Lungu was acting during his sickness! I thought so too! Not sure what they are using coz the provision in the constitution is as follows: - president must be a citizen by birth or descent. - for him to be a citizen by birth, he must have been born in Zambia AND at least ONE parent must have been a citizen of Zambia at the time - there is no indication of the qualifications of a person to be VP, they don't even mention citizenship or anything. This means that, technically, it is possible to have a VP in Zambia who is ineligible to be president: since Scott's parents were both British citizens at the time of his birth, his presidency may not survive a court challenge The Zambian Constitution - http://www.servat.unibe.ch/icl/za00000_.html
Article 38 [Vacancy in Office of President](1) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President caused by expiration of the period of five years referred to in clause (1) of Article 35 shall be completed in accordance with Article 34 before the expiration of that period. (2) If the office of the President becomes vacant by reason of his death or resignation or by reason of his ceasing to hold office by virtue of Article 36, 37, or 88, an election to the office of President shall be held in accordance with Article 34 within six months from the date of the office becoming vacant. (3) Whenever the office of President becomes vacant, the Vice-President or, in the absence of the Vice-President or if the Vice-President is unable, by reason of physical or mental infirmity, to discharge the functions of his office, a member of the Cabinet elected by the Cabinet shall perform the functions of the office of President until a person elected as President in accordance with Article 34 assumes office. (4) The Vice-President or, the member of the Cabinet as the case may be, performing the functions of the office of the President under clause (3) shall not dissolve the National Assembly nor, except on the advice of the Cabinet, revoke any appointment made by the President. @D32, Obviously there is a contradiction in the constitution, the cabinet seems to like him though and he may just clinch it! He will not run for presidency. They tried to bury us, they didn't know we were seeds.
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McReggae wrote:masukuma wrote:McReggae wrote:RIP Sata.
Guy Scott can't be the president, at least one parent must be a native of Zambia at the time of your birth for one to qualify to be president so he is out. The reason Lungu was acting during his sickness! I thought so too! Not sure what they are using coz the provision in the constitution is as follows: - president must be a citizen by birth or descent. - for him to be a citizen by birth, he must have been born in Zambia AND at least ONE parent must have been a citizen of Zambia at the time - there is no indication of the qualifications of a person to be VP, they don't even mention citizenship or anything. This means that, technically, it is possible to have a VP in Zambia who is ineligible to be president: since Scott's parents were both British citizens at the time of his birth, his presidency may not survive a court challenge This constitutional provision was inserted by Chiluba to prevent Kaunda from running. By this constitution Kenneth Kaunda is not eligible to run for president because his parents were born in Nyasaland which is present day Malawi. Interesting how life turns out, Chiluba had a disastrous presidency was plagued by illness and died in disgrace while facing charges of corruption while Kaunda is still going strong and enjoying respect and honor around the world. Malipo ni papa hapa duniani.
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D32 wrote:McReggae wrote:D32 wrote:McReggae wrote:masukuma wrote:McReggae wrote:RIP Sata.
Guy Scott can't be the president, at least one parent must be a native of Zambia at the time of your birth for one to qualify to be president so he is out. The reason Lungu was acting during his sickness! I thought so too! Not sure what they are using coz the provision in the constitution is as follows: - president must be a citizen by birth or descent. - for him to be a citizen by birth, he must have been born in Zambia AND at least ONE parent must have been a citizen of Zambia at the time - there is no indication of the qualifications of a person to be VP, they don't even mention citizenship or anything. This means that, technically, it is possible to have a VP in Zambia who is ineligible to be president: since Scott's parents were both British citizens at the time of his birth, his presidency may not survive a court challenge The Zambian Constitution - http://www.servat.unibe.ch/icl/za00000_.html
Article 38 [Vacancy in Office of President](1) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President caused by expiration of the period of five years referred to in clause (1) of Article 35 shall be completed in accordance with Article 34 before the expiration of that period. (2) If the office of the President becomes vacant by reason of his death or resignation or by reason of his ceasing to hold office by virtue of Article 36, 37, or 88, an election to the office of President shall be held in accordance with Article 34 within six months from the date of the office becoming vacant. (3) Whenever the office of President becomes vacant, the Vice-President or, in the absence of the Vice-President or if the Vice-President is unable, by reason of physical or mental infirmity, to discharge the functions of his office, a member of the Cabinet elected by the Cabinet shall perform the functions of the office of President until a person elected as President in accordance with Article 34 assumes office. (4) The Vice-President or, the member of the Cabinet as the case may be, performing the functions of the office of the President under clause (3) shall not dissolve the National Assembly nor, except on the advice of the Cabinet, revoke any appointment made by the President. @D32, Obviously there is a contradiction in the constitution, the cabinet seems to like him though and he may just clinch it! He will not run for presidency.  Yeah that is it!!! ..."Wewe ni mtu mdogo sana....na mwenye amekuandika pia ni mtu mdogo sana!".
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RIP SataTake heart Zambians. Mourn peacefully. What a bad luck for Zambia, lost a sitting Prezzo in 2008 and now another one. "Peace is our profession, War is our business" ...Unknown
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D32 wrote:McReggae wrote:D32 wrote:McReggae wrote:masukuma wrote:McReggae wrote:RIP Sata.
Guy Scott can't be the president, at least one parent must be a native of Zambia at the time of your birth for one to qualify to be president so he is out. The reason Lungu was acting during his sickness! I thought so too! Not sure what they are using coz the provision in the constitution is as follows: - president must be a citizen by birth or descent. - for him to be a citizen by birth, he must have been born in Zambia AND at least ONE parent must have been a citizen of Zambia at the time - there is no indication of the qualifications of a person to be VP, they don't even mention citizenship or anything. This means that, technically, it is possible to have a VP in Zambia who is ineligible to be president: since Scott's parents were both British citizens at the time of his birth, his presidency may not survive a court challenge The Zambian Constitution - http://www.servat.unibe.ch/icl/za00000_.html
Article 38 [Vacancy in Office of President](1) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President caused by expiration of the period of five years referred to in clause (1) of Article 35 shall be completed in accordance with Article 34 before the expiration of that period. (2) If the office of the President becomes vacant by reason of his death or resignation or by reason of his ceasing to hold office by virtue of Article 36, 37, or 88, an election to the office of President shall be held in accordance with Article 34 within six months from the date of the office becoming vacant. (3) Whenever the office of President becomes vacant, the Vice-President or, in the absence of the Vice-President or if the Vice-President is unable, by reason of physical or mental infirmity, to discharge the functions of his office, a member of the Cabinet elected by the Cabinet shall perform the functions of the office of President until a person elected as President in accordance with Article 34 assumes office. (4) The Vice-President or, the member of the Cabinet as the case may be, performing the functions of the office of the President under clause (3) shall not dissolve the National Assembly nor, except on the advice of the Cabinet, revoke any appointment made by the President. @D32, Obviously there is a contradiction in the constitution, the cabinet seems to like him though and he may just clinch it! He will not run for presidency. Is he the one in this photo? Yeah, Africans might find it hard electing someone who dresses like this sometimes 
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