"It is very exiting for me to roll out broadband to those in the rural communities, particularly to help develop educational standards, in particular through our e-Skills Institute, as well as encourage small and medium enterprises to have a greater reach to their target markets."

"Without the ANC we would not be here. During the times when it was very difficult, the ANC was able to galvanise support from outside the country."

"Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve"

"We anticipate that by March 2012, the digital signal will cover more than 60% of the population."

"If I were to reach the end of my tenancy in 2014 and have all these schools connected, I will be happy."

"Terrorism in any form and from whichever quarter cannot be condoned. South Africa stands firm with the international community in condemning all acts of terrorism."

"South Africa has always held the view that countries cannot face this challenge alone and it is important that we pool our resources to counter this threat."

"In dealing with the threat of terrorism it is important to understand what drives it and to address its root causes by developing appropriate strategies to prevent it and counter its impact."

"We share a lot in common with Mbali, even though her politics were at national level and mine were more about the DA in the Eastern Cape.We both can speak our minds and stand by our convictions even when no one stands by us."

"I refused to be handpicked because that would have meant I’m not independent but controlled by him about how I’m leading. It’s a trap that both Lindiwe Mazibuko and Mmusi Maimane fell for and there were consequences when they did not take instructions from the person who hand picked them"

"Terrorism continues to challenge the international community and no country can regard itself as immune from this threat as recent events both on our continent and further afield have shown."

"I still have wounds, they are not scars yet but I’m soldiering on."

"This challenge is especially felt in situations of instability, which have created the space for terrorist groups to thrive and operate with impunity depriving innocent civilians of security, human dignity and peace."

"She carved her own path in life, and did things on her own terms."

"CEOs to refuse financial reports that are not factual and send them back to be reworked and also telling local authorities to clean their houses by avoiding infights and mistrust for the betterment of their towns."

"A leader is measured by your consciousness, hence the importance in practicing good governance"

"What she did, the sacrifices, the hardships she went through, the difficult life she led, we will forever be grateful because it was done so our people can be free."

"I had to believe one day we would be free. The struggle became my motivation – that’s all I could hang on to."

"I like to define myself not according to what I have suffered but according to how much I have overcome, and I am very grateful to my mother for instilling that in both me and my sister… I never see a glass half empty but I see it half full."

"How do you want to provide leadership to us, if you as regional, local authorities and traditional leaders do not talk at all on matters of national and regional concern."

"After our liberation she became an icon of the task we began of transforming our society and stepping into spaces and opportunities that had been denied to generations of South Africans."

"Copperbelt rural is underdeveloped because of a lack of quality leadership and a concerned President."

"I appeal to the UPND President Hakainde Hichilema to ensure that the challenges facing residents in Copperbelt’s rural areas are attended with urgency once he is elected into office."

"before reports are distributed externally, councilors should stud them and ask question about it before presenting it to the councils meeting."

"Dear Apartheid Apologists, your time is over. You will not rule again. We do not fear you. Finally #TheLandIsOurs”."

"The government is exploring plans to upgrade the 42-kilometer Luanshya-Kafulafuta Road into a dual carriageway. This road links the Lusaka-Ndola Road at Masangano, located less than 20 kilometers from Ndola, and connects to the Ndola-Kitwe dual carriageway via Luanshya."

"It was a well-known fact that global inequities disproportionately impacted women."

"Zambians and Malawians have encroached on each other's territories and should permit land surveyors from both countries to replace the beacons established by the colonial authorities."

"From a very early age I learnt to internalise, to project a very confident persona and be strong."

"A complete overhaul is needed in the ministry, where issues include individuals being scammed into paying large sums to secure jobs."

"I assure the public that I will not tolerate any corruption in the process, and every qualified Zambian can be confident that their opportunity will come."

"Good morning countrymen and women."

"The President observed that some senior civil servants were not following proper procedures and had negative mindsets."

"As long as I serves as Minister of Health, there will be no further scandals within the ministry."

"Incidents of corruption, expired drugs, and other scandals will now be things of the past in the Ministry of Health."

"The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a significant threat to global health security. In the first week of 2023 alone, nearly 3 million cases and over 11,000 deaths were reported worldwide. During this period, the African region recorded over 4,500 cases and eight deaths. The current surge in COVID-19 cases is attributed to a sub-variant of the Omicron virus known as XBB. As you may recall, COVID-19 continuously evolves, creating new variants as it spreads globally. Similar to Omicron, XBB is highly transmissible; in Zambia, we have confirmed that this variant is driving the recent rise in cases."

"investors are looking for well-documented and outlined financial reports,"

"Only party members looking to celebrate Christmas with an abundance of food would attend the congress called by suspended ZRP president Ben Mwila."

"The importance of skills is even more important today with the advent of the fourth industrial revolution, which brings with it increasing automation and digitization."

"The key to combating high unemployment among young people is forging stronger connections among employers, education providers, and youth themselves to build skills that lead to entry-level jobs in growth sectors."

"The possession of appropriate skills becomes the single most critical asset for individuals, businesses and societies. Many experts agree that building basic skills from early childhood, and developing and improving the quality of skills is essential."

"I can only sound an early warning to employers continuing to employ undocumented migrants to desist – you are storing up problems for the future."

"The problem of unemployment cannot be solved by the Department and government alone. It is everyone's responsibility and we need to continue forging collaborative partnerships."

"we provide careers information, conduct counselling sessions, registration and placement into registered opportunities to the huge number of work seekers that turn up at these events."

"I will advocate the extension of the maternity leave from three to six months or more because women have seriously been underserved by medical systems that are supposed to give them both equity and confidence in their healthcare."

"moving forward, a much more stringent process must be exercised when choosing people for an asset such as the public broadcaster."

"If oversight is not done properly, including respecting the Broadcasting Act in as far as the SABC is concerned, it leads to a lot of problems"

"I wish the portfolio committee well in dealing with this task. The shortest process is for the president to get members of the board to step down and then constitute an interim board"

"We should not allow a situation where people can challenge Parliament when it is doing its duty. An inquiry might take too long. My opinion is to use a shortcut – go straight to Zuma – for the sake of the country,"