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Chapter XI
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Legacy of Power Chapter XII
He was driving his brand new Range Rover towards the Cabinet offices knowing too well that it was lunchtime. He had been one of the cabinet ministers in the three past governments and therefore, the geography of the place wasn’t of a problem. The guards, cleaners and office orderlies including the Secretary to the Cabinet Dr. Chisi knew the famous diplomat. He was the emblem of a true patriot and a true Zambian Minister. His conduct and way of politics had an indelible mark in the political circles. He helped to shape a number of current political players from being non-entities to political giants. His figure was well known and therefore, no one could question his presence in the most influential government building. He was one of the first occupants of the buildings and since he helped sketch the blue prints, Mwaanga was a celebrity within the government corridors. So many times he was called back to help stabilize the untold political friction among the Cabinet Ministers a
Legacy of Power Chapter XIII
The signing ceremony was about to start. Ima had just walked in with her legal team. She looked forward for the past three months when the processes started to this day. It was the biggest takeover witnessed in Lusaka involving a multimillion Kwacha Zambia Breweries from South African Industrialists. There was heavy coefficient of friction among the company directors and shareholders. They fought the fierce battles at the Lusaka Stock Exchange. Unfortunately, to the white imperialists, the young girl used the media that proved right throughout eternity – the dollar power.The other team was already seated in a newly constructed business park along Lumumba Road. It was a moment of joy to both parties, the fights were over since it was a win - win situation. The former owners wondered how the young lady managed such a huge investment in the country when it was not fashionable to do so. Nevertheless, what talked the loudest were her dollars. She looked very opulent and focused ju
Legacy of Power Chapter XIV
‘Allow me to call the guest member to the Insaka ladies and gentlemen,’ said Mwaanga and beckoned for the Secretary to the Cabinet who sat within hearing range. The huge and probably the youngest member joined the meeting and took a center chair for all to see and possibly approve.‘I don’t need to introduce this well-known son of the soil, we all know the man. Our cry has been his cry, and on unfriendly ground, we bounced into each other and he confessed to this fact. Therefore, Dr. Chisi you are welcome to this gathering of old men and feel free to oppose and propose. Us we are old, so we’ll rely on your youthful wisdom for guidance. Our objective is well known – regime change is all we want and nothing more. However, I should mention that this is a sextet and it can never be more or less, therefore, we’ll make use of your welcome services to the best of our opportunities. ’‘It has been clear that Democracy has killed our country, and from our previous deliberations we set
Legacy of Power Chapter XV
He crossed to the other side of Cairo road for a better view. It had been two weeks since he was tasked to trail the woman. At all material times, she was not aware of the man behind her. Prince had mastered the skill of being invisible and remained in the shadows ever since he left the Regiment five years ago. His dismissal was unceremonial and gave him ugly scars which were not going to heal anytime sooner. He had tried several avenues to acclimatize but failed. It seemed his life never belonged to the normal outside world. The fifteen years he spent in Twinpalm as a regiment officer, Prince got used living in the bush and never had an opportunity to freely mingle with the free world.He could barely meet the basic needs of life until one day when he met a very well known figure in the Zambian government. The meeting place was strange and could not befit the high profile ex-intelligence chief. However, the professions justified the meeting ground – one was a regiment officer
Legacy of Power Chapter XVI
The tempers were raising meanwhile the clock was ticking, the capitalists had gathered in their usual place. It was time to do the extraordinary and help the bunch of old Zambian politicians think like the British.‘The status quo remained the same, they are going to remain like that!’ stressed Bradford. ‘We will not allow them to bring in anymore person in their group, once beaten twice shy so it goes.’‘How is our lady, is she doing well so far?’ asked Taylor.‘I think she is doing okay, we allowed her to lose the bid of taking over KCM in order to allow her friend get it. It’s part of the game, she needed to win and lose some.’John Cruise sat at the corner watching the deliberations with the interest of the toddler noting every point. He gave himself an additional role of auditing the debates and offered alternatives to the flaws. He was very analytical and tactical in the way he approached numerous issues.‘The current happenings at the National Dialogue Forum are a s
Legacy of Power Chapter XVII
He was one of the rare products of the University of Zambia. He came top in his class and graduated with a distinction in political science. The government bursary he was awarded came handy for his parents were far from managing his school expenses. His social life was moderate but concentrated on his studies all his four year period. Zitani was mostly on the quiet side and was more analytical than he was vocal. Through his stay at the Great East Road Campus, he maintained only a small circle of friends. His bright mind attracted most beautiful and classical girls around and within campus. Mostly his friends called him double Z because of his names which both started with letters Z.It was at the University of Zambia that the all Seeing Eye spotted the boy. The Eye was only attracted to the brightest minds on earth, the minds that were useful in the various sectors of the world economy. The boy’s life was tracked twenty-four seven and his steps followed everywhere he went. The
Legacy of Power Chapter XVIII
She was living her life to the full. Everything around her seemed to be clapping for her achievements. The dark impoverished and thorn stricken life in Chingola was now a very faint memory in her past. The sweet fruits of her sweet enshrouded the bitter past. To crown it all, the very people of Chingola and Kabundi in particular were there to witness the glorious achievements of the lady they once knew as low class. Subi Industries now owned the entire glory of Chingola. However, the proprietor did not have a reason to sit back with folded arms, she looked ahead for more wealth and properties. She welcomed the demon for more wealth and prosperity into her life.Subi sat in her magnificent office in Kitwe Haile Selassie Avenue near the Parklands Park. She left the largest mine in the Copperbelt in the hands of Stephardo and his team. Her advisors were strong on this point and ensured that no new management was hired for the sake of institutional memory. To her surprise, the com
Legacy of Power Chapter XIX
The wounds of defeat had healed but the fighting spirit continued to rise. Ima Logistics Limited was on the rise despite failing to take over the Konkola Copper Mines in Chingola. She brought in a number of unstable companies inside and outside Zambia. The young woman worked tirelessly to expand her empire even to neighboring countries. Recently, she visited Kenya to identify investment opportunities in Mambrui before flying to the Central African Republic where she initiated a power generation project. The coal rich region of Bambari east of Bangui offered Ima the opportunity she had been craving for a long time.CAR was the hungriest nation on planet earth and most of the country’s energy reserves were dormant. The country was practically engulfed in darkness with no hope of recovery. It was from such misery that Ima saw the opportunity to invest in energy sector. With the help from her cooperating partners in Europe and South America, she set up the power plant which would
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