Doctors advise ailing Sata to work only 3 days a week as part of medication
President Michael Sata has been advised to further reduce his work-rate due to his latest medical complication that saw him travel to India and UK for treatment.
Sources from State House have told the Watchdog that president Sata has now been advised to preferably only work three days in a week unless there is a pressing issue or something urgent.
The medical team have further advised the president to only work from 08:00 hours to about 14:00 hours in the afternoon, unless there is something pressing but should never stress himself at all times.
Sources said Mr. Sata’s reduced work-rate is a complete departure from past presidents that used to work long hours sometimes in the night.
According to sources, late president Frederick Chiluba used to report for work around 06:00 hours to around 22:00 hours in the night.
Sources said Mr. Chiluba at times used to address heated cabinet meetings till late in the night.
Chiluba’s working late tradition was also continued with late Levy Mwanawasa who at times used to report around 05:00 hours to around 22:00 hours Monday to Friday and even extra hours during weekends.
Sources said for Mwanawasa, he would also knock-off late in the night and carry some files and reports to Nkwanzi House (presidential residence) for further scrutiny.
The only time Mwanawasa started reporting around 07:00 hours is when started jogging early in the morning at Mulungushi service club owned by the Office of the president.
Sources said both Chiluba and Mwanawasa used to have weekly Monday cabinet meetings as that was ideal since parliament does not sit on Mondays when it is in session.
Sources said cabinet is ideally supported to sit once in a month, but that is just a minimum requirement as no president has ever-relaxed things to that level.
The only president who relaxed a few things was Rupiah Banda who reduced the cabinet meetings to twice monthly, but even then he formed a number of cabinet committees that he was meeting regularly before the main cabinet meeting.
And all the previous presidents used to have regular party executive meetings something that is not happening now under Sata.
Sources said president Sata now seems to have left everything meant for the president’s office to his uncle Finance Minister, Alexander Chikwanda who insiders say is also being over-worked for his age.
“I am sure you also heard for yourselves the president urging other ministers to emulate ba Chikwanda in terms of work-rate. But this man (Chikwanda) is really over-worked, especially for his old age, as he is made to handle most the issues meant for the president, even sensitive ones.” Sources said.
And as part of his medication, president Sata will also not be handling a lot of out-door activities where he is expected to officiate but will be delegating ministers.
Sources said the president can only be in public for at most an hour but strictly he is only supposed to be at a function for 30 minutes due to his condition.
According to PF insiders, the apparent of lack of condition in cabinet and government is the direct result of the president who is not coordinating things due to his condition.
“That’s why you see every minister or government official behaves as if he is a president himself or herself. Besides, there are outsides powers that have also taken advantage of the president’s condition and have usurped him a lot of powers by doing whatever they want.
The Watchdog recently revealed that part of Sata’s medication is to suppress opposing views so as to reduce pressure on him. See story here.
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Sad indeed,will pray for his continued good health,and my call is for his inner circle to own-up and give the man a breather.He really needs to rest and in the event it worsens,step down.What more important than LIFE!!!!!!!
Bbaaka - February 8, 2013
09:17
GOD HELP THIS NATION CALLED ZAMBIA
Polio Chanda - February 7, 2013
19:35
If the truth be that Sata is sick, who is he cheating by pretending that he is not? It is only in the interest of the ‘hungers-on’ that he should magnify his well being. In his own heart let him weigh the truth, what is best for him.
Anonymous - February 7, 2013
18:38
He is. A dead man
Namanga - February 7, 2013
20:17
7 is the complete holiness and 6 is near for complete so this boarders the elect and for the perish
COOL MAN - February 7, 2013
18:30
The almighty God creater of heaven and earth will surly prove you wrong, he will finish his term in the almight of jesus!
nyambe - February 7, 2013
17:42
Where is this
country heading to?
slam - February 7, 2013
12:03
It seems he has to empty his reserve tank after every 1hour. The man is really tired and ill. Look at the way he sleeps at important meetings. He can’t concentrate on any business. The issue of Barotseland he fuelled is also eating him up. He doesn’t know what to do. But the solution for him is to re-register as a member of Linyungandambo, then he will relieve himself of the much pressure which is pressing him harder.
Mbuyu wa Mwambwa - February 7, 2013
11:26
You people the man needs prayers, not pressure.
Silver - February 7, 2013
10:29
Let the man put his house in order, confess all yo sins and repent. Do the right thing for once, even if it means resigning on medical grounds!
Proud Zambian - February 7, 2013
09:37
Sata is as fit as a fiddle. No ailments just being overworked. He still has to be honored as Doctor Sata…..lol
Dumbwiza - February 7, 2013
08:17
i will always pray 4 the president to finish his well meant work 4 zambia
MWANGALA - February 7, 2013
07:37
You should have listened to prophet Chanda Chimba, III but now you have a president in State House to work only three days in a week.
Presidium Of The Supreme Soviet - February 7, 2013
05:34
Sata really used to be dark… State house can surely change someone…
True man... - February 6, 2013
21:17
NAVULUKA BYAMBILE BA SEMI,KIMYE KYONSE SAUVULUKA MWANAMI.NGEWAFWA KECHII-UKABWELANE YO,YO,YO,YO,YO,YOYO BA SATA(MULEMENA BOYS)THAT IF YOU DIE,YOU WILL NOT COME BACK BASATA.MAKE PEACE WITH ALL
TNE DON - February 6, 2013
20:31
Uli shilu
kabul governor - February 7, 2013
05:11
We need a team of medical doctors to ascertain incapacity of sata and we replace him this year. The chief Justice NOT Chibesakunda should be ratified for appointment and first task shall be to compose team of doctors. The constitution is very clear on this matter of incapacity of President, why wait?
Analysit - February 6, 2013
19:10
Please, When Sata wakes up, he gona fire a lot of people, just wait!!!!!!!
Mars - February 6, 2013
18:32
Too bad for Zambia
Original - February 6, 2013
18:26
Sleeping Beauty – How sweet !
Cindy - February 6, 2013
18:23
God always answers to the cry of the people.
okkka - February 6, 2013
18:02
Evil people,let me assure you that our beloved president will live to see your coffins.
Kachingwe agida - February 6, 2013
17:36
Who is evil? I bet you, the harm he is failing to stop and control is even too much. How many people are being persecuted without cause. He is not sinless. Everybody dies at some time. Nobody is an exception. Even Mwanawasa left us whilst on the presidency. God is God and controls all things. You are a fool to think anyone can escape death.
Namanga - February 7, 2013
20:21
6 6 6?
Kay Love - February 6, 2013
16:52
“666″ in the making. 3 days with 6 hours each is “666″.
Open your eyes with the conspirancy theory!
Kay Love - February 6, 2013
16:51
3 days per week and 6 hours each. It’s just a conspirancy theory, “666?”
Monday=6
Wednesday=6
Friday=6
Its “666″ open your eyes, conspirancy theory.
Kay Love - February 6, 2013
16:46
Conspirancy Theories!
This one can be thought otherwise. Guess what?
Working only 3 days for 6 hours each, something fishy here.
Day 1=6
Day 2=6
Day 3=6
Is there any connection with “666″?
A.18/3 =6
B.1+2+3=6
C.Thats 6 the first day, 6 second day and 6 the third day.
PF if each day is 6 then 3 days will be=”666″.
Conspirancy theory on the 6 working hours as per 3 day request.
Kay Love - February 6, 2013
16:41
Working 0 days a week is more like it! What has he done for us recently?
Miodon - February 6, 2013
16:36
At this rate kabimba(chigololo) will become the next president.Please God help us Zambians these leaders that you have given as are killing as slowly,country has no direction and bad leadership is the order of the day.
zambiano - February 6, 2013
16:04
There is a distinct difference between the word AS and US. Please revisit your English 101 course.
RogueAgent - February 6, 2013
22:57
RogueAgent, never mind the difference between US & AS! Have you noticed the poor grammar of Mr. Austin Mbozis’ article? Nobody has noticed as long as it is wishing Sata dead or informing this forum that he is nearing the end. This blog has been overtaken by the spirit of hatred and tribalism to the point that it is a curse to read and follow it!
MundiaM - February 7, 2013
14:28