IMGpapers 1976–79

Newspapers of the International Marxist Group and its forerunners, 1976–79

Jovial Jim and

Socialist Challenge No. 66, 5 October 1978 · p. 10 of the scan · 376 words

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This involved, said Kaunda, a commitment by the British to tenewed attempts multi-party conference on 2 Zumbanwe settlement: I thank you will be secing that in a rew Meanwhile the burning issue of British pii CUIT ICS MICES activities was, according to the Fisancial Times, 29 September, hardly raised"

The new joviality was in marke: contrast to his artitude a fes dave previously. conference on If September be would be taken apainst Britain RECORD The UK government's record on sanctions was. 'atuch worse than Watergate Such about-turns by Kaunda are Seprember of described rumours meeung Bad taken Lusaka beoween Nkoma 35 dreams Two days lace.

*Front Line admitted it had indeed occurred with Zanbian Laarhe sponsership August.

Most press explains Kaunda's attirades as resulting from his cersona friendsaip Nkomo whose clevation to the стоном си Presocny main consideration.

SERIESI INTERESTS in tart his reflect the interests of Zambia's TV VIEWERS on 24 September were treated to the sight of jovial Jim embracing his friend Kenneth [Kaunda] and proclaiming what the latter called the "Kano Accord", writes JOHN BLAIR.

WEHE Pany (UNIP)

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No ruling burcaucratic bourgeoi- forcien MEAT CO politically throsgh the coun United National Independence candidate.

Because, ar independence in 1964, all important ecanoenic respurces were in the hands of For Jocal whites and Asians, this proop political 2501 acquire a through highly paid office it and parastatal (crcated by partial national ations cffected in collabor.

foreign capital), corruption in allocation of sale resources, grants, licences, ete Especially at the lower levels.

UNIP's holding direct politica. power remains essential for this With clections due before the the hecome pararecession has luelled the thircat Real wages have declined has dropped, social services have deteriorated, transportation is crippled, farming bankrupted all exports. Is price is 1965 Import prices have increased problems. doubts exit thal the imperialist powers are unanimaus in support of Kaunda. His track record is impecenbie: certain. support for UNITA in the

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