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Dr SAMUEL MUNZELE MAIMBO, PhD – OFFICIAL CANDIDATE FOR THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (#AFDB) PRESIDENCY. Listen to what Dr Maimbo has to say and share your views in the comments section, below. @maimbofinance Hakainde Hichilema Situmbeko Musokotwane Zambia Daily Mail Presidential Delivery Unit Zambia SADC Secretariat SADC Parliamentary Forum...

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Sampa Kabwela1 year ago

@maimbofinance Please write in normal sentence case not screaming capital letters. It’s not natural to read in uppercase. That said, wishing Dr Maimbo the best.

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Harry Mafuta1 year ago

@maimbofinance @HHichilema @S_Musokotwane @zadama24 @ZambiaPDU @SADC_News @sadcpf Come up with a robust plan that will address the criticisms of AfDB. These are known and remain unaddressed including: 1. Over-politicization The bank has been accused of being overly politicized, which has led to capital shortages, and a disregard for rules and regulations.

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Chileshe Kandeta1 year ago

@maimbofinance @HHichilema @S_Musokotwane @zadama24 @ZambiaPDU @SADC_News @sadcpf A VERY SUITABLE CANDIDATE FOR THE @AfDB_Group PRESIDENCY, COME #MAY2025.

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Muyangwa🇿🇲1 year ago

@maimbofinance @HHichilema @S_Musokotwane @zadama24 @ZambiaPDU @SADC_News @sadcpf This man is brilliant. He'll definitely add value to our continent once elected AfDB President. Wishing him victory.

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HousingFinanceAfrica1 year ago

@maimbofinance @HHichilema @S_Musokotwane @zadama24 @ZambiaPDU @SADC_News @sadcpf A wonderful candidacy - full support for Dr Maimbo

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Lwanga1 year ago

All the best to Dr. Maimbo.

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Hakainde Quotes1 year ago

@maimbofinance @HHichilema @S_Musokotwane @zadama24 @ZambiaPDU @SADC_News @sadcpf Tongas are doing it big this decade. The decade of “Ze Bull” 🐂

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Lesson 11 year ago

@maimbofinance @HHichilema @S_Musokotwane @zadama24 @ZambiaPDU @SADC_News @sadcpf All the best to you

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MH1 year ago

@maimbofinance @HHichilema @S_Musokotwane @zadama24 @ZambiaPDU @SADC_News @sadcpf All the best

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Damian Kashweka Bihinda1 year ago

@maimbofinance @HHichilema @S_Musokotwane @zadama24 @ZambiaPDU @SADC_News @sadcpf All the best Dr Maimbo

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