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I love repurposed vintage, especially when it's combined with new technology. The sleek, monochromatic look of contemporary gadgets meshes perfectly with the candy colors and rounded shapes of mid-century design, and today we have an awesome project to celebrate this happy marriage: a vintage suitcase charging station by Sara and Stacy of SugarSCOUT.
Combining their love of vintage with their penchant for DIY, Sara and Stacy decided to modify a Samsonite to store and charge multiple devices at once, either tucked away in the closed case or displayed out in the open. It's a relatively straightforward project, but if you're not ready to tackle the power tools involved, you can pick up one of the pre-made cases in SugarSCOUT's shop. In the meantime, I'm on a hunt for one of these awesomely pink Samsonite cases. Thanks for sharing, ladies! — Kate
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We love train cases. Like to the point of ridiculousness. And even more so, we love vintage goods that don't just look good but also serve a purpose, solve a problem or make life easier. That brings us to cord control — cords are ugly, unkempt and uncouth, and generally unfit for eyes that aim for lovely. With so many goods to charge, it was only a matter of time before we found where our perfect station would take root. With a rainbow of train cases in our inventory, we booked it! — Sara and Stacy
- Goo Gone and a brush or rag
- white peg board
- pencil
- jig saw
- sander or sandpaper
- power drill and drill bit
- hole cutter bit the size of your grommet
- power strip
- three-plug outlet extender piece, if you like
- fabric of choice
- cardboard and cork board
- glue gun
- large grommet (you'll only use one side of the grommet)
- 4″ of ribbon for the pull
1. Preparing the train case:
Usually these luggage pieces come with an acrylic tray, and if so, it makes a great template for your peg board. Remove the acrylic tray, mirror (if there is one) and the interior pocket on the back of the case. Removing the pocket helps during the drilling of the hole on the backside a few steps later. The pocket can easily be removed with a sharp blade of any kind by running it along the seam. Clean it well inside and out. We find Goo Gone to be magical for getting all of the unsightly markings off your vintage case.
2. Cutting the peg board:
Measure twice, cut once. A jig saw works well for all cuts (although, in the process photos, you'll see the hands of our sweet neighbor (thanks, Harley) who was kind enough to help us out with the process while some photos were snapped. He used a table saw for the straight cuts on the peg board and then the jig saw for the corners and inner hole for the three-plug extender piece). You'll notice that the rear edge of the peg board is cut through the center of a row of holes — this makes for slick alignment and fishing through of cords from beneath. A power sander or a sanding block can be used to buff down the corners if necessary.
3. Placing the plug extender into the peg board:
If you have cut a good, snug fit for this piece, you can just place it in the hole you've cut and get it flush against the front of the peg board. We found it easiest to hot glue it in place from the back with a steady bead of glue on all four sides. A different glue or even caulk could also be used.
4. Adhering the ribbon pull to the peg board:
Because the peg board will be a tight fit and you'll need easy access to the power strip, it makes sense to add a tab of ribbon to easily pull the peg board out. We used about 4″ of ribbon, folded it in half and glued it to the edge of the peg board.
5. Drilling the cord hole:
Again, measure twice, cut once. Your best bet is to find a grommet that fits the largest part of your plug. These can be found at most hardware stores, but we actually scouted ours at a fabric store near their window treatment section. On the back of the case, trace the inner diameter of your grommet with a pencil. We like to place the hole off to the right or left side, which seems to work well when feeding the cord through the back of the case. After you've planned out the placement of the grommet, drill a hole in the center of your circle. This will be a starter hole for your larger hole-cutting attachment. After the hole is cut, glue your grommet in place.
6. Preparing the cork board:
Create a rough paper template of the space you have to fill. Then lay it flat and work on making your shape even and symmetrical, if that's what you're shooting for. Use the final paper template as a pattern on the cork sheeting. Once you do that, back it with stiff cardboard. Use spray tack or another glue to attach the cork to the cardboard. Then you are ready to stretch the fabric over the cork board and glue it in place.
7. Adhering the cork board:
You may not need to adhere the cork board if you have a good, tight fit. You'll notice most of the old Samsonite train case pieces are designed to hold a mirror in place on the inner lid without any adhesive. The mirror just slides up into the groove on the top section of the lid and then snaps into place on the bottom near the hinges. This can also be done with the final fabric-covered cork board. If you feel more comfortable gluing it, you can easily do that, as well.
Plug in, and you're wired!
Oh this is very cool! Love it!
This is great! I'd love to do this with something you could maybe mount on the wall, something a little smaller.
My grandmother passed away and while cleaning out her house I came across a small suitcase nearly identical to the one you feature here. I remember her carrying that suitcase with her when we would travel together when I was a child. I didn't want to discard the suitcase but had no idea what to do with it. Now I know EXACTLY what to do with it. When it's finished, I will enjoy having something I will use so often that reminds me of her. Thanks!!!!
How unique, I carry my bag of cords and electrical chargers every time I leave the house, I never go any where with out my cord bag as my grand kids say.
I will definetely make and use this , what a perfect idea.
I like the little "Call your Mom" note. Cute!
ok, i am soooo impressed! This is both cute and clever…..and the pink marble suitcase wasn't bad to begin with! ….a practical piece with a lot of pizazz!
i love sugar scout! so fun to see them featured today!
Oh. MY. Gosh. This is the MOST awesome DIY Ive seen in ages. Totally lurrrving it. Nice work!!! x
This is so smart!
Seriously clever. I mean really….genius!
GET-OUT!!! I'm so doing this. Thanks, Kate!
such a great idea!!!
A vintage case with modern technology! Love it. What an awesome gift this would be for someone.
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Such a lovely idea! It still look very original!
Wow, this is so super cool. I'm going to have to make one of these!! I have a serious mess of wires next to my bed that needs tending to. Great idea :)
This is great! Love that this is a photo for every single step
I've seen something like this before and it struck me as being a fire hazard for some reason. Cute though.
So very clever! I have a couple of train cases. Hmmmm…
so cute + clever! :)
Love this! Awesome :)
This is an mazingly cute and clever idea. Love the playful vintage look of the case and the colorpalet!
This is so cute!!! love that you can take it later with you!
Love love love this idea! :) Great DIY!!
I like this idea. But I'm wondering….what do you use the top-mounted plug for and what does it plug into? Thanks.
This is fantastic, it looks great!
The box is looking beautiful. The creation of it is explained here in the simplest way. By reading them one can easily made it at home.
Very, very clever and practical too!
I love this idea. My only concern would be whether there's any fire hazard with the cord extension being covered up.
a HUGE thank you for all the kind comments….we're so flattered over here at sugarSCOUT.
For Agy & Bright…..Thanks for your concern. However, the 3 prong power strip/surge protector is completely breathable through the peg board so no worries of spark there. In addition, everything you're charging are low voltage items. Because it's protected by the peg board, no dust is getting in to the outlets which can easily cause spark. There are also no flammable fibers inside the case.
For Catherine….the flush mounted plug is for the small battery pieces you need to place directly into an outlet. A short extension cord can be attached between it and the power strip. When not in use, the battery charging piece can be stored beneath the peg board. If you're custom making one, the great thing is you can build it to suit your needs.
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I have one very similar to that one that was given to me when I graduated and one that belonged to my mother. I used my to store makeup and my mother's for very special yarn!
Thanks for this! I bought a case like this at a garage sale for $3 and it's been sitting in MY garage for a few months. I'm off to get the tools.
OMG! This is gorgeous!
This is probably the neatest DIY project i've seen!!
This box is handmade and the creator uses his or her mind. We can also think like them to decorate out garden. I thought to paint all the plants and trees of my garden with the white color from the base. I am going to paint only a little from the base.
Adorable! I have lots of vintage suitcases and now a new way to repurpose one of them!
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Oh my! I LOVE this! I am always losing my cords and accessories, but this would be perfect to have all my stuff in one beautiful spot! How is it that everyone who posted seems to have random vintage suitcases in their closet?! I don't, but I wish I did! Does anyone know where I could get one?
Hi Mamagoose….we have a few train cases in stock in our etsy shoppe. Some of the pieces have already been made into charging stations and we also have a few colors that haven't been touched yet. What color are you hoping for? We can certainly scout out just the perfect fit for your needs. Give us a shout over at sugarSCOUT if you'd like help. Thanks for the sweet compliment!
this is amazingly clever. the cords to all of my electronics are always in a tangled heap at the foot of my desk and it's awful. this is definitely a creative and cute idea. thanks so much for the inspiration!
I have one of these… Now I know what to do with it too!
This is a fantastic idea however I found the language a bit over complicated and distracting. For clarity it may help to remove the individual headings per step or shorten the descriptions for each step.
What an amazing idea. Thanks for all the detailed instructions!
Absolutely lovely, what a great idea! I have a few 'old suitcase' ideas atm – this is definitely at the top of my list! Now to source a suitcase…
Wow! Awesome!
Awesome DIY! I love it!
My Dear Uncle gave me one of these when I graduated, am I aging myself?, I had to give up using it due to TSB ( couldn't lock it & w/o open & spill!!!)
Now I can put it back to work, it's red & one of my favorite colors!!!! Thank you so much, great use & will be out to remind me of Uncle Bill!!!!!
Oh Barbara….that's such a sweet story and compliment! We're flattered. We would love if you wanted to share your project with us after it's complete! Feel free to send along photos of your final DIY charging station to email@example.com!
I adore this! I see vintage suitcases all the time and am never sure what to do with them.
Such an innovative idea! I'll have to find someone to help with the power tool part, but otherwise I'll be on the lookout for a case like this. I'm hoping my grandmother has something stashed away I can use :)
I have his "train case" from my mothers pink collection!!! I use ut for all of my mani-pedi supplies!!!! Think of mom every time I use it! Just decided to dress it up a little and give it a prominent place in my bedro0m! Thanks
What a cool idea, Sara + Stacy! Looove the bright pink color + cool look + functionality! Glad you shared this fab idea!
Hey Thanks Emily….we appreciate the compliment! We hear about many crafty folks getting out the power tools to make their own but are also selling them like crazy out of the sugarSCOUT etsy shoppe too!
LOVE this idea.!!! Had an old small case like this just sitting around!! Now my mom and I aregonna make it for me to take off to college for charging all my things!!
What a great idea for a small case, combining practicallity with style, thanks for the post, and so vintage too.
How does the plug extender get power??
Hey Grace,
A small extension cord runs from the plug extender to the power strip inside.
Hi there! Just wondering if you repurposed the suitcase? I have an identical one that's plain burgundy and would love to "redo" it like yours if its possible.
Really cool idea and very saleable, can just see these being sold in Camden Market, London.
I like the idea of adding in the built in plug for items that need to be plugged directly. As a refinement I think that a similar plug for USB devices would be a nice touch as well. Regardless, I LOVE this and am hoping to make something like it some day. I'll need help as I am not all that handy. Meantime I'm looking for the gromit. I've also seen many cases like this turned into craft boxes and sewing kits. I love some of the ideas. Thank you for the inspiration.
What a cool do it yourself project! It's a great idea. I bet people would buy this
kinda funny that there are SO MANY details for the cork board and other steps, and absolutely NONE for how to set up the actual plugs/cords/devices…. are the cords going thru the peg board holes? wait, that's not possible…. jammed in between the edge of the peg board and the case? I thought it's supposed to be wedged in there super tightly? CORNFUSED
Had me going, too. But I figured it out. Look carefully at the two items on the left.
Each has a cord going from the back end of the item, through a gap on the back edge of the pegboard. Each gap is half of a pegboard hole. This is why the board was cut through a row of holes on one long edge.
Now my problem is, where do i find an extension cord short enough to run from the flush mounted plug and the power strip without giving me a messy bundle of wire under the pegboard. My electronics honey always said not to bundle cords as that might cause a fire. But most of the instructions and photos are excellent. Job well done. Sure will keep all my re-charging in one place so I don't have to search the house for the phone and MiFi!!!
Hi, just a reminder. Bundeling cords with high current is indeed dangerous and could lead to fier. These rechargers howevery have such low current that you do not have to sorry about that. The only thing I would recommend as a personal alteration would be so ventilation holes as chargers often generate a good amount of heat. Just some holes in the back would do the trick I think. Love the idea!


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Final Score: Houston 2, Chicago 1
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - J.D. Martinez smacked a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning, Jose Altuve had a pair of hits, including a leadoff home run and J.A. Happ tossed six solid frames as the Houston Astros handed the Chicago Cubs their eighth straight loss with a 2-1 win in the middle test of a three- game set.
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Boxing - Nov 23-24
Some big fights this weekend. Will edit this post with more odds once they all come out.
Saturday 23 November 2013 Boxer 1 Draw Boxer 2 BPP Froch, C v Groves, G (22:00 GMT) 1.28 44 4.8 100.88 % Sunday 24 November 2013 Boxer 1 Draw Boxer 2 BPP Pacquiao, M v Rios, B (04:00 GMT) 1.22 46 5.4 102.53 %
21-11-2013, 18:57 #2
Re: Boxing - Nov 23-24
Manny Pacquiao to win via KO/TKO/DQ @ 1/2 (v Rios) bet365
The perfect opponent for Manny, Rios is a scrapper, a come forward head first fighter. Pac Man is far more experienced, and a far better boxer. He also hits a lot harder. I just can't see anything other than a KO win. Pac Man could end this early, very early, but the 1/2 to stop him anytime is a cracking price in my opinion.
Carl Froch v George Groves - Over 6.5 Rounds @ 4/11 bet365
This should be a great fight, one I and a lot of the Country can't wait for. We've got the experienced slugger in Froch, against the Younger "Boxer" in Groves. They are both supremely confident of victory. Groves will be "on the run" and boxing. He wont want to get into any kind of slug fest too early with Froch. For me there is no way this ends early. It will most probably end up being a very late/final round stoppage win, or points.You'll Never Walk Alone!
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22-11-2013, 05:58 #3
Re: Boxing - Nov 23-24
3pts C.Froch to win in Rounds 7-12 12/5 William Hill
The build up to this fight has been fascinating at times and has certainly done the job of hyping it up to the maximum. Groves seriously believes he can't lose and Froch is adamant he will knock him out so something has to give. For me it will be Groves that gives. He won't be able to run from Froch for 12 rounds like he did from DeGale because Froch closes the ring down a lot better and I'm not at all convinced Groves can take Froch's power, particularly having ramped his anger up to a level where when he has Groves hurt he'll be looking to punish him more than anyone he's faced. We might see a good fight for 5-6 rounds but in the second half Froch will chase Groves down and end the unbeaten record of the Londoner with a stoppage.
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23-11-2013, 04:23 #4
Re: Boxing - Nov 23-24
4pts M.Pacquiao vs B.Rios - Under 7.5 rounds 5/6 Skybet
I think this fight will be explosive while it lasts although I don't think it will last too long. The fight and aggro between the two camps earlier in the week has just tipped this over fever pitch and both men will be looking to pick up what would now be an emotional win for their team. Both have amazing power and neither back up too much so I think this will ignite early and be done inside 7.5 rounds.
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23-11-2013, 22:42 #5
Re: Boxing - Nov 23-24
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24-11-2013, 22:43 #6
Re: Boxing - Nov 23-24
Was at the fight last night, what an atmosphere and what a fight, right up there as one of the best fights I've seen. Shame the ref had to go and ruin it, have seen Groves can be taken at 2/1 at the moment with Coral which is looking pretty tasty for the rematch (if it happens).
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I cannot get into Kentucky basketball right now because of Calipari! How can everyone ignore that he has cheated at every school he has been at, he escapes before the probations! He is a low life crook and while I must admit he seems to be a great coach he coaches at a school that is known to pay players ,either in cash or horses! So what if he ends up being the coach with the most wins at Kentucky! That just means he replaced Adolh Rupp, a well known Racists! Kentucky fans will sell their souls for championships!
All you Buckeye fans from the 60's should remember Jim Tyrer a all big Ten tackle for the Buckeyes in late 50's and early 60's who later was an All Pro tackle for the champion Kansas City Chiefs. He was from Newark Ohio who tragically killed himself and his wife after his agent made some very bad investments.
Wits blue and black on bottom but the light shining on it makes it appear to be brown and blue! Is it August yet? Talk about having nothing to do!
I'm old so my famous people are older. When I was younger and with my beautiful ( deceased) she attracted attention and on an elevator with Bob Hope we had a nice conversation for seven floors, met Jay Leno in Vegas, woody Hayes in Columbus, pres Ronald Reagan at a fund raiser, Sam McDowell (baseball player) actually hit on my wife in Cleveland. Also met Vice President Al Gore but not proud of that. Over the years met plenty of Buckeye players, in fact my son was baptized at same time as Jim Tyer's (buckeye from the late 60' s but later all pro tackle for Kansas City.
I'm keeping my job! Retired and my old company deposits a nice check in my account every month!
The players wearing Scarlet and Gray! Love them all!
Bucksfan. I understand what you are saying about all the other things coming up in the next six months but you left out the only one I really care about: Buckeye Spring Game! I only followed golf because of Jack! I follow March Madness only if Buckeyes are in it! College World Series, only if Buckeyes are in it. I will be following NCAA wrestling Beacuse.......... Buckeyes will be in it! Of course you must realize I like the Indians Znd the Browns BUT I LOVE myBuckeyes!
Yes players injured keep their scholarship but it doesn't count against the 85
I don't think its strange at all that Reeves would elect to play in the National Title game and then choose to retire from the sport. Most players never get that opportunity to do that and for anyone to infer that the coaches played him because they needed him for that game and then cut him is totally ridiculous! I'm sure the young man wanted to play in that game and chose to take a risk but he's not willing to continue on playing in his senior season with all the practices and games that could further injure him? I know I would take such a risk for the chance to play in the first even National Playoff game!
I thought I followed the Bucketeyes recruiting closely but I don't remember hearing this young mans name in connection with us. What's the story, hard to consider this a lose, did he have a commit table offer?
Your confused? I'm over 70 and social media blew by me before I could even sign up! Thought I understood part of this but what are the eight post that follow the first ones saying? Who in the hell is Mrs Black? Is she a married women? I'm confused except for the fact whoever she is she is a beauty!
This really sucks, and while I don't condone or really even understand the problem, it is time that TOSU focus on a large problem that they could solve. I am NOT joking , I am very serious. This permanent ban that has been fostered on Mr Spence is just another example of the Big Tens weakness. They have ridiculous rules that are out of date and contrary to every Medical professional knowledge yet continue to enforce them? There is no Big Ten Power five conference w/o TOSU yet they continue to be harsher on the Buckeyes then any school in the conference. The officials probably know they have drug categorized wrong( or they are as ignorant as some think) but they don't want to admit they are wrong so they over react rather then just change the rules. Fine, suspend Spence for rest of the year because he did use but then change rules for future and re categorize drugs correctly and let Spence play next year.
I like the music( though they could get better music) but even though I'm in my seventies I have a lot of great memories about nooners, but never really liked the noon games!
It's ideas like this that make this the BEST Buckeye site!
ALLINOSU. Did I live in a shelter? Why did I never hear of that! All those years of sneaking in a small flask and instead I could have bought raisins! Fantastic, now I'm to old to give a damn
Great analysis and while stats don't always tell the truth , the wide discrepcy between the top fours off and def is incredible, it strengthens my belief that Alabama and TOSU can complete with everyone. I also doubt Baylors defensive stats, but it is important to notice they do have the top offense.
Wow, Ramzy so sorry for your first day in Isreal, I was last there in 1996 and it was great. I don't remember Mike's Place but I am returning next year so I will definitely look it up. It is so sad the troubles in Israel because it is avtually a beautiful country if you like history whether you are a Christian or not
Well I think Harris will end up at Kentucky, but that doesn't really mean they out recruited us! That just means Mr Harris is looking at our roster versus theirs and knows he can be a big star there or come here to compete and maybe not be a starter until his senior year! Recruiting is a tough sport and just because you don't get someone it is important to realize why! Think about it Harris can be a star immediately at Kentucky, play in the SEC or come to TOSU and have to compete with two guys who are already here and playing damn well!
I was trying to remember what year that happened. Unfortunately I had a view of that because I was an usher next to where he came out ( not my area) had a view from the rear and saw the "Go Bucks". Supervisor asked why none of us stopped him and one guy said seeing the game is not worth tackling a naked guy! Hilarious
Life is what you make of it no matter your age( don't know how to edit my mistake above!
Happy Birthday! Can't remember my 30th birthday. Getting ready for my 72nd! My advice is if your married enjoy everyday because once you have kids you can still enjoy every day BUT not until they go to bed! Seriously happy Birthday and don't let any of these kids give you bad advice, Life is sweat you make of it no matter your age! Just finished running the Buckeye Four Miler and had a blast!
You have to remember that the Jackets are a very young team with a lot of talent. When this contract is finally signed then it becomes the model for every other young player in Columbus when their time comes. If it was just overpaying for Johansen? Then the jackets would do it in a minute but it's not ! The jerk of an agent even admitted yesterday that he didn't like the young players having to wait for their money, he is trying to change the NHL, if Johansen was worth it (not proven yet) then why has NO other team given him an offer? Also remember he quit on his minor league team three years ago! One season does not a hall of famer make. His agent is comparing him to future hall of famers! Bargaining contracts is serious business, what you give in one contract can affect the future!
I'll be there, running first event ever. I'm 72 and I will be true to the event. It is a 4 miler walk/run! That's what I'll do, can't wait to run out on that field!
You know that's a good question! I pay for another site but come here first everyday. I know I gave some money to this site a good while ago, so what is the fund raising? Can a reader buy stock? When are the fund raisers for this site? Or are you all multimillionaires who just love giving us a great site? I realize I have probably skipped over a few articles about this but this is a serious question! I know you are probably paying Birm about six figures so where does the money come from! This is a Great site!


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By James Kimer
The surprising victory of Zambia's national football team, the Chipolopolo, in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations has prompted weeks of celebrations and confident swagger across the capital city of Lusaka. Amidst the celebrations, citizens and commentators reflect on how far Zambia has come as a footballing nation since the tragic 1993 airplane crash in Gabon that killed the majority of the national team.
Typically when sports and nationalism collide, politics is sure to follow, and Zambia has been no exception. Following each goal the Chipolopolo performed a celebratory dance mimicking the hush gesture from President Michael Sata's "Don't Kubeba" slogan during last September's election. During Sata's eccentric campaign rallies, he would instruct his supporters that if the other parties offered them anything, from bicycles to t-shirts, they should just take it but not vote for them: "Don't Kubeba" – in other words, "don't tell", it will be our little secret.
A man of questionable action
With the team insisting their celebrations were not political, the brief moments of national unity their success brought may only have obscured what some see as a deepening polarisation. Since coming into power by a narrow margin five months ago, Sata's Patriotic Front party has brazenly implemented its agenda. Companies and banks have been re-nationalised, anti-corruption probes have proliferated, and new districts and ministries have been created at a surprising pace.
While Sata's supporters applaud this "man-of-action" approach, his opponents and critics decry a campaign of persecution under the cover of Patriotic Front's anti-corruption drive. They warn of a "political witch hunt" that threatens to drag Zambia back to the days of a one-party state – a development that has foreign investors alarmed.
Opposition frustration
Frustration culminated on February 22, as the opposition staged a walk out of parliament, just days before a visit by the UN Secretary-General. They alleged that the president was abusing due process by establishing districts and ministries without the consent of the legislature.
"As members of parliament, we pledged to uphold the constitution of the Republic of Zambia and we feel that this government has been breaching the constitution," Felix Mutati, a former minister of commerce of the opposition Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD), told AFP. "They have been creating ministries and transferring some responsibilities from some ministries to another."
And furthermore, Sata has also come under fire for the controversial nationalisation of several privatised assets. Among his campaign promises, Sata pledged that he would crack down on the alleged corruption of past privatisations and reverse deals that disadvantaged the state. He didn't wait long to act.
Impartial reports?
Several Commissions of Inquiry, handpicked by the ruling party, delivered their reports within a month of Sata taking power. The new government moved swiftly to reverse the sales of First National Bank and the telecommunications firm Zamtel, and now have their eyes on Zanaco Bank as well as the cancellation of a tax deferment deal with a Pepsi distributer, Varun Beverages. The Sata government has also issued a slew of corruption accusations, investigations, and search warrants targeting mainly MMD members and their families – the opposition alleges political persecution.
Some of the government's accusations have bordered on the absurd. Maxwell Mwale, the former MMD Minister of Mining, was arrested in early February and accused of stealing 20 bicycles. Former Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane is the target of a probe related to the Pepsi tax deferment as well as Zamtel. The home village of former Vice President George Kunda was raided by police who were looking for suspected stolen government property. Instead they came away with seizures of 46 bags of maize, 15 bicycles, two sewing machines, two oxen ploughs, two mills, and clothing fabric left over from the last campaign that would have been used in the next by-election campaign. Former Energy Minister Kenneth Konga has had numerous properties seized by the police, including a multi-million dollar hotel investment, and was accused, but later cleared of, having circulated counterfeit currency.
Properties seizures and warrants based solely on suspicion appears to be the new reality in Zambia:
"My case highlights the whole issue of the breakdown of the rule of law here," Mr Konga said in an interview. "I have only been warned and cautioned, and yet my property has been seized while they carry on the investigation, instead of the other way around. I am confident my property will be returned because I have not violated any law."
Many of the corruption allegations against the opposition stem from the conclusions of the Commission of Inquiry reports on Zamtel and the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), which are available online. But the opposition claims disputes the objectivity of the Commission's reports, not least because they are chaired by Patriotic Front party members.
The Zamtel report, for example, recommended that the government immediately reverse the $257 million sale to LAP Green, because the buyer supposedly failed to meet pre-qualification criteria, that the asset was undervalued, and that the negotiations were riddled with irregularities. In particularly aggressive language, the report stated that the sale of Zamtel by the previous government was "a clear case of economic sabotage which pervaded and compromised key GRZ institutions to the extent that GRZ decisions and policy were being managed by a foreign consultant."
In a recent interview, however, Former Finance Minister Musokotwane scoffed at the conclusions of the report. Musokotwane claims that not only did LAP Green fulfil all requirements and present the highest bid, the Commission report ignored the fact that Zamtel was audited and evaluated by Ernst & Young, which found the company to be insolvent with a negative net worth. What the Commission did, says Musokotwane, was to take the asset valuation but ignore the liabilities, such as tax liability, debts to suppliers, and an unfunded pension liability.
"They have used massive propaganda in newspapers such as The Post to give the Zambian people the impression that there was fraud or corruption in relation to these companies, and now they have used that as an excuse to nationalise the assets," said Musokotwane. "And for investors, both in Zambia and from abroad, they read beyond propaganda and see the details contained in the report, and now they are legitimately worried that anyone's investment can be taken by this government without the protection of the law."
There have been similar complaints over Sata's reversal of the sale of First National Bank, which had been purchased by South Africa's FirstRand for $5.5 million last year. After taking back the bank in early October 2011, Sata handed it back over to the former owner Rajan Mahtani, believed to be one of the president's largest financial supporters. And now, with another Commission of Inquiry due to present its report soon on Zanaco, which was sold by President Levy Mwanawasa in 2007 to the Dutch entity Rabobank for $8.25 million, the opposition is expecting a similar outcome.
Government stands firm
Government officials strongly deny any suggestion that President Sata's anti-corruption drive is aimed at punishing his opponents. "If you look at the privatisation programmes of the last few years by the former government, you will see that they are riddled with irregularities and improprieties," said Commerce Minister Bob Sichinga. "We have zero tolerance for corruption. We said it before the election, and now we are doing it after the election. There was a huge outcry on behalf of Zambian people against the privatisations, and the only people who are complaining are the ones who want to protect wrongdoing."
The Commission of Inquiry claims to have uncovered underhand methods and ulterior motives in the sale of Zamtel and no receipt of funds for First National, said Given Lubinda, the PF's Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister. "I want to deny all these allegations that there is a witch hunt," Lubinda said. "Has anybody been charged, put on trial, or imprisoned? No – and if someone were to be found in violation of the law, they would be given a trial and presumed innocent until proven guilty."
Accommodating wider dissent
Nevertheless, there are public figures outside of the MMD who retain some doubts that Sata's anti-corruption drive can be taken at face value.
"There is no doubt that there is a need to fight corruption, nobody questions that," said Hakainde Hichilema, head of the United Party for National Development (UPND), another opposition party which formerly held a pact with Patriotic Front. "But what we want is a professional and transparent fight against corruption; a fight that will ensure that there is no selectiveness, and no vindictiveness. Unfortunately, at the moment it is very clear that the fight against corruption is being used to settle political scores."
When UPND and PF were joined in their pact, Hichilema says that Sata wanted to gain the trust of moderate voters and the support of the investment community, but ultimately his plan was move the country toward nationalisation. Hicilema, who has become a vocal critic of the Sata government, suffered an attack on his house two weeks ago by an organised cadre allegedly sent by the ruling party. The police failed to intervene and protect the house, says Hichilema, because they are afraid they would be dismissed by the government.
Protecting foreign investment
All across Zambia's political spectrum, investment is recognised as the key to economic development and employment. How the new government handles the review of privatisations and its anti-corruption drive will depend upon the impact on foreign investment. Both Sichinga and Lubinda are keen to emphasize that Patriotic Front is open to working with any and all foreign investors, despite past statements by the president – on the campaign trail in 2006, Sata denounced Chinese labour standards, and describing foreign investors as "foreign infestors". He substantially toned down his criticism in the 2011 campaign and held his first public meeting after winning the election with China's ambassador, Zhou Yuxiao, where he stressed the importance of China's investment to the country and also the sanctity of Zambian labour and investment regulations.
"Our government is not one that is going to be selective in the manner that it treats foreign investors or foreign governments," said Lubinda. "We do not look North, South, East, West, up or down. For us, we treat investors equally irrespective of their origins, and we consider ourselves to be a neutral player in the global economy and in global politics."
Yet the opposition insists that by pursuing these expropriations without adhering to constitutional norms, President Sata risks losing the trust of the investment community, the stability of the Kwacha, and all the progress made over the past 20 years. "Sata has promised civil servants in the health sector a 100% salary increment, and of course, soon all other public sector workers will demand similar treatment, creating unprecedented inflation in Zambia," said Mr Musokotwane. "It is difficult to see the new direction the government is taking; no one knows what their policy is. They say 'more money in people's pockets,' but that can only happen when you create business opportunities and employment opportunities."
The political challenge Zambia is facing is familiar to many developing countries that are dependent on resource exports. Under former President Rupiah Banda, Zambia's GDP growth surged from 5.68% in 2008 to 7.61% in 2010 while inflation dropped to a single digit number. Yet despite a growing job market, many young citizens have yet to be incorporated into the economy. More than half of Zambia's 13 million people are under the age of 20, and most of them graduate from school with little hope of finding work. In such an environment, Mr Sata's campaign promises to transform the country in 90 days and put more money in people's pockets finds a very receptive audience, especially among the youth. And if the Zambian people run out of patience, the "Don't Kubeba" slogan could take on a whole new meaning.
Think Africa Press
21 Responses to "Zambia: Anti-Corruption or Political Witch Hunt?"
Just for those who may be interestested to the origin of the so called "Donchi Kubeba" symbol, they can visit the illuminati website on http://www.iluminati and follow rhe link to "symbols". Illuminati is a secret organisation similar to the Free Masons, the Knights Templars, etc.
You beginning to sound like you using a wrong name. I have read a number of your comments and I think you too intelligent to be a Bemba. If we had a few more of your type mother Zambia would definately move in the right direction.
I just hope after all is said and done the President and his team will understand that we gave them a chance to rule us and in turn we expect results. We don't want to see what HH called late Chiluba one time that the man was acting like a monkey in the maize field. Due to the large number of maize cobs they just eat a bit and throw causing unneccessary damage. The mandate to those in leadership has a finite time and it will not go on for ever.
Mother Zambia is for all of us including the rehabilitated gays and lesbians!
The powerfulness/effectiveness of a leader is attained to a large extent by the people surrounding him/her. No matter how eloquent Obama may be, his achievements cannot entirely depend on his personal character only but also on the people that surround him.
As long as Michael Sata is surrounded by his "muzungu anikhonde types", our country will continue wallowing up in poverty. He used to be termed as man of action in the past but I wonder how many today would accept this phrase to mean what it did years back.
We have a duty to love our country, get united irrespective of gender, tribe, educational background/status, political affiliation, region etc and work hard to improve our own country.
However, it all falls back to those at the helm of power! Drive us safely and show us where we are going because we dont know where we are going and where we are currently are!!
God bless Mother Zambia!!
"And if the Zambian people run out of patience, the "Don't Kubeba" slogan could take on a whole new meaning"
Can someone explain the meaning of this sentence to me please!
Sata claims that he is allergic to corruption.Currently,he is aware that his DPP Mutembo Nchito fraudulently forged a High Court judgement as alleged by Mr.Alfred Ndhlovu in his petition to LAZ.This forgery was to advantage his client so that he can be let off the hook.To a layman this action was aimed at defeating the course of justice and rule of law.What has Sata done about this?Why has he not recommended for the process of investigating the DPP Mutembo Nchito with the aim of removing him from his position? With this type of behavior on the part of Michael Sata, his crusade against corruption is FAKE.
The problem with some of you bloggers is that any one with contrary views to PF`s is termed as UPND and you end up insulting its leaders. you are no different to MMD when they were in power. wisdom entails that you listen to your critics and make amends where it is necessary, this is what made the late Mwanawasa tick.
Well said! That sums up the PF ruling culture
The former Heads are turning in the graves: more popcorns the cindellela drama goes on!
KK started the system of cronyism, patronage political intimidation, physical and economic brutalisation of the masses and perceived enemies.
FTJ, when he had the opportunity to change things did not. Instead he added to the list in the form of tribalism, corruption, greed, gluttony, sexual depravity and plunder.
Mwanawasa, pretended to help, but in actual fact further entrenched corruption, abuse of office, nepotism and greed.
RB took nepotism to its highest levels ever, his sons and he looted the country for all of its remaining wealth.
We, as a nation are doomed. There is no such thing as Zambia. Zambia does not exist. This place is like one of those bus shelters occupied by vicious, ignorant touts. Though it is a public convenience, the shelter is now a "private" business. The behaviour of the lead tout (like the famed Kadobi) is exactly the same as that of our leader.
Go ask a tout who granted him the concession for the 'Kantemba' and he will not let you know. Instead he will take it as a primal challenge and respond in primal fashion i.e. like a savage. Ask him what his plans are for the 'Kantemba' and he will respond with violence.
His minions at the station see the "ba ka'amba" as their benefactor and saviour and so will not say or do anything against him unless they are in a position to fight him for dominance. Otherwise all questions are met with insults and violence. Thus anyone sensible keeps their distance, if they get desperate, they drop their sense and sensibilities and join the "ba ka'amba" and get down and dirty.
Go back over this site and comments. You will see the people who claim the opposition is "just jealous" or who posts "it's our turn now" or "we are ruling". These are the Kabova, Ngwangwazi and such like of the Zambia bus stop.
Actually, if someone wanted to write a really good satirical play or book, they should just like Zambia to a Bus shelter. It would fit perfectly.
The Council could be the Colonial UK, KK and UNIP could be the first Mishanga sellers, FTJ could be the fellow who took over and started running the bus scam and selling chamba, Mwanawasa could be the fellow who took over from the chamba seller, tried to clean up the shelter and commercialise and legitimise the theft and illegal activities but died before he could finish the move, in comes RB who was a lieutenant of KK and harkens for the decadence of FTJ and wants to amass what he couldn't during the FTJ time in 3 years. Then, shock of shocks MS does a hostile Machiavellian takeover and… I should copyright this stuff fast. Call it "the shelter"!
BA UPND jealous chocked party take it easy you can have something after PF's 20 years elapses………
To our beloved president , what is now happening in our country , surely man of action ,where has your action gone to see off all kaponyas in our cities of Zambia? To control the down spiral of our kwacha compared to major currencies ? To put to an end all this debate of homosexuality in Zambia ? To your campaign promises eg ba64, more money in our pockets by increasing civil servants salaries? Curtail creation and reshuffling of ministries and ministers ? We voted for and we demand to see change before we start losing our trust .
Sata and Kabimba received $1,000,000 from the CHINESE in the name of hosting a luncheon at State House and Kabimba has been left out from Cabinet to be receiving Money from the Chinese together with Stardy Mwale the same money Liato ended up burrying as he was receiving on behalf of MMD.
The issue of corruption is out as there is no record at any ministry to prove that the out-going Ministers did this and that and all investigations are based on Presidential statements.
Note that Immediately after the elections Nkandu Luo,Masebo,Given Lwenshi,Chanda councilor for MTENDERE shared illegal land in Mtendere east and sold 18 plots at K15M each . After sharing the proceeds unfairly, they ended up at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Police in Avondale and locking up a whistle blower Silwamba for 2 days . The issue was later resolved at Luos house in Ibexhill- so what corruption are they fighting.
Ba editor önly one company was nationlised and can you sell a company for $ 5million wen it makes more than that in profits .lastly why shud a varum excluded frm paying tax wen local companies are harrased to pay tax
"Ulemona" If you want serious development and focussed Govt,vote HH in 2016.You can never compare his abilities with that of Chipimo or Mutati though these two are equally far better than SATA. Just swallow your pride and support HH for the sake of our country development, otherwise, we will never develop as a country if only we consider Bembaz as suitable for prsident because that is not true.So far we have been disappointed by the performance of the Presidents from Bemba speaking areas and we can try other clearly more organised and able people from anywhere else within Zambia.
You are just jelous ba UPND.
Remember, the Zimbabwean war veteran style invasion of GK's farmstead and unwarranted confisication of his personal effects by the police had nothing to do with fighting corruption but was clearly abuse of state machinery to intimidate political opponents.
And that, the pf government led witch hunt, like Mugabe's operation Ghurughunda is mearnt to divert attention from their failures, nothing more.
History tells us that while Rome burnt, an indifferent Nero played the opera, urged on by his praise singers. We surely have our own Nero.
Why not rather focus on fulfilling his many promises and spearhead a development agenda?
The current downward spiral of the Kwacha against major currencies is by far more urgent an issue than the abuse they allege GK commits by owning 46 bags of mealie meal, 2 sawing machines and a couple of bicycle pumps.
And if this was absolutely necessary, why send a whole battalion of armed policemen to swamp a defenceless rural farmstead? Certainly what they confisicated was far less than the cost of ferrying the police platoon.
What is the government doing about the sudden degeneration of public order & health in Zambia's cities? It is amazing that within such a short period of time Lusaka city centre has degenerated into such a terrible mess.
As I write, vendors are piling up all assortment of merchandise, from dried fish, vehicle parts to 'tujijili, at shopfronts.
While our ruling elite magnificent mansions are being renovated, brushed and polished at our expense, the masses are left to rot in the open sewers of non existant public services.
Finding nowhere to relieve themselves, the vendors have resorted to using opaque beer packs as toilets which they dump at the back alleys. The stench at city centre has never been worse.
To compesate and appease cadres for failure to deliver the promised 'more money in their pockets', Mr Sata has disregarded his own party led local Authourity regulations to allow them to erect in record time an eyesore makeshift market right at the artery of Lusaka town, one they have rightfully named 'Donti kubeba market' a monument of pf's epic failure in the making, annoucing to every arrival by road or train:
'Welcome to new Lusaka, the centre of excrement'.
Mr President Sir, what will it take for you to put your act together? Must we wear surgical masks whenever we wish to visit town for you to act? Man of action eh.
@prnc chrmin,,,elias chipimo….hz my man.,.
This is a well balanced article which puts things in perspective. Although the sphere of interlocutors is severely limited, it is refreshing to get HH's correct view on corruption.The problem in Zambia is that we repeat the same mistakes of suing over an absurdity like a stolen TV(Regina) and have no capacity to get to FTJ's volume of wealth.In short what we consider as wealth is an absurdity to someone outside Zambia. To get to the volume of wealth stolen, you need razor sharp independent researchers and not our friends who want an extra coin to finish "kumanga nyumba". The number of commission of inquiries simply indicate the paucity of tangible research in Zambia and we will continue shooting in the dark as we always do. Yes, donchi kubeba will soon feed on its originators.
Sata is a joke – we have always known that. Mwanawasa worked hard to entice new nvestors in after anglo pulled out. The question: Who will take over? We know already that Sata has FAILED!
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