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"This is a foundational law that applies to all sectors of the public economy."
"We are committed to taking swift action."
"This new law is central to the ongoing economic reforms. Currently, the public sector accounts for 75% of the economy, while the private sector makes up 25%. We have implemented a five-year program aimed at gradually reversing these proportions."
"The core of this ambitious program focuses on the ZCCM company, which manages the copper mines, Zambia's primary source of wealth. The program also includes cobalt, emerald, and tin mines. "In the long term, however, it extends to all sectors, including Zambia Airways and Zambia Railways." This is why foreign investment is essential."
"I have always been drawn to politics, but I pursued a career in the Foreign Service."
"In 1997, if you had asked me if I would run for the presidency, I would have thought you were crazy. However, as I traveled back and forth from Germany to Zambia and witnessed the economic decline and poverty, I started to rethink my position."
"I chose to run for President because I believe that the first country in Africa to address poverty, hunger, and disease while promoting women's participation in decision-making will achieve significant development."
"When I announced my entry into politics, I quickly gained both supporters and detractors, with neither group taking the time to understand my motivations. People don’t hate you personally; they resent your courage and willingness to take bold actions. I believe these reactions were not solely due to my being a woman."
"In Zambia, many male-led parties genuinely advocate for women's equality and their representation in power, which is surprising considering the significant influence that women in civil society have in terms of organizing and voting strength."
"People often dislike those who are assertive about their opinions. In our traditional society, men and women are viewed differently, with distinct expectations and values assigned to each gender."
"There was a situation of a "zero venture fund zone" aimed at supporting local nationals across all Sub-Saharan African countries, where approximately 70 percent of the population lived in poverty."
"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."
"Only party members looking to celebrate Christmas with an abundance of food would attend the congress called by suspended ZRP president Ben Mwila."
"The President observed that some senior civil servants were not following proper procedures and had negative mindsets."
"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 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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"It is no secret that media across the continent face numerous challenges, including safety concerns, the rise of citizen journalism, and frequent threats to press freedom."
"In Zambia, the government, led by President Hakainde Hichilema, has consistently prioritized promoting media freedom and freedom of expression."
"The government has also made progress toward enacting the Access to Information Bill into law."
"Even (Michael Chiluf Sata) came from the MMD before forming his own party. If people hadn’t left the MMD and other parties like UNIP to join him, he wouldn’t have won the 2011 elections, because winning is about numbers."
"The claim that MMD has taken over PF is not true. Even within UPND today, there are more people from PF. GBM was in both PF and MMD, and Guy Scott was also in PF and MMD."
"The claim that the party was infiltrated by MMD is unfounded, as those individuals had already renounced MMD."
"Newcomers should feel at ease, as they are welcome. They have already renounced their previous party. It is only those who haven't renounced their former parties that need to be treated with caution."
"The decision is final, and no amount of pressure from anyone will compel the PF government to alter its position on the matter."
"Zambia is a sovereign nation, and while our neighboring countries have been engaged in cat hunting, they are not being criticized. As Minister of Tourism, I am aware that those speaking out the most are the ones who lost the bid for hunting blocks and are now lobbying NGOs to halt hunting. I will not entertain such efforts."
"This comes after President Edgar Lungu directed the Ministries of Tourism and Local Government to review existing town plans and designate areas for game reserves."
"Africa seems to be attracting more and more investment. Within this context, Zambia seems to be doing quite well with a very fast growing economy. Tourism seems to be one of the promising sector of the country. As a country, in 2012 we had about 800 059 tourists arrivals and in 2014, the number went up to 900 014, there was an increase in the arrivals of tourists in Zambia."
"As a Ministry we would like to tap into the Chinese market in terms of tourists. They have a large number of tourists. We are also working on partnering with Seychelles since they have an expanse of water but they do not have game parks. In Zambia we have about 20 game parks and therefore, when people visit the vast waters on the beaches of Seychelles, they could fly directly to Zambia and enjoy wildlife viewing. Zambia is in the process of signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Seychelles to implement this."
"The challenges are quite many in this sector and one of them is the airline connectivity. We do not have direct flights into Zambia, and if we did, this would work out to be cheaper for the tourists and it will also save on time. And for that reason, what we need is proper connectivity to the world by having airlines that would fly directly into Zambia. In the recent past we have had some of the airlines pulling out of the country, these include KLM, British Airways. However we have great news- the Turkish Airline is soon coming here. Government is also working towards having a national airline for the country, which will go a long way in promoting tourism."
"I am confident I will retain my seat. In 2011, I received the highest number of votes nationwide, with 87 percent of the total vote, so my chances are strong as long as my party nominates me. I am also confident they will, as they know I need to complete my term."
"The voters trust me, and I have a strong relationship with the traditional leaders in the constituency, so I believe my chances of retaining my seat are high."
"Our predecessor accomplished a great deal for the constituency, and we will work to bring even more developments to the area."
"CDF applicants should prioritize projects like solar-powered boreholes to provide communities with reliable access to water."
"I recommended that smallholder farmers focus on food security and seek loans and grants to obtain farming equipment, particularly in light of recent droughts that have impacted many areas of the country."
"Farmers without cattle for plowing are encouraged to consider purchasing tractors to make their work easier during the farming season."
"He is eligible for training in carpentry."
"He was tested for lead poisoning at the community clinic in 2021 and was found positive. He was put on medication toward the end of April for two weeks, then given additional medicine for one week. However, the hospital eventually ran out of the medication. Since 2021, my child has not received any further treatment. I am concerned because the condition is worsening."
"The precedent suggests that a business could be held liable decades after its operations have ended, affecting future generations and judged by standards and knowledge that were unknown at the time."
"During our campaigns, we emphasized our commitment to bringing development closer to the people. Our party manifesto highlights the importance of decentralization, aiming to make community-centered development a reality. We want communities themselves to decide which projects should be prioritized and implemented locally. Decentralizing the disbursement of the Constituency Development Fund to the local level is, therefore, a positive step forward. In fact, the 2022 National Budget aligns with our party’s manifesto."
"Previously, we relied on the Central Government to release funds for development projects, even for constructing small clinics. The process was slow, requiring us to wait for approvals, which often led to significant delays. When a project’s completion is delayed, it can stall entirely, turning many initiatives into "white elephants." However, this time, we anticipate seeing the much-needed development proceed more effectively."
"When empowering people, it's wise to organize them into groups rather than supporting individuals alone. This approach allows them to share ideas and provide the necessary human resources for cooperatives."
"The perception that only members of the ruling party should benefit from empowerment programs should end with the previous regime. We want all Zambians to benefit from government empowerment initiatives. Equitable distribution of national resources is essential for unity, and as the UPND, we aim to avoid discrimination based on political affiliation because we are all Zambians."
"There are so many aspects of ourselves that we have left unexplored, that we must explore because they begin to make so much sense. And then you begin to walk in your own path."