WHO PROFITS FROM A BIG CABINETDear Editor,THERE are a lot of competing factors that are conspiring to deny our country a lean cabinet. The President-elect, Mr Hakainde Hichilema who officially ascends to the throne today was explicit during campaigns on the size of his cabinet.It seems behind the scene discussions, bargains and arm-twisting from within and without might derail the dream. This is where pragmatism and walking the talk comes into play. All eyes are now fixed on Mr Hichilema aka Bally to once more smash this big cabinet euphoria to smithereens.Those with a penchant for everything bloated and opportunism must be stopped in their tracks. No one can say that the politics of small cabinets is unchartered territory.Kenneth Kaunda led the way by naming a cabinet with only 15 members. Executive size should be the preserve of the president; didn’t Levy Mwanawasa, against all odds trim his from 24 to 20 and double as […]
WHO PROFITS FROM A BIG CABINET
