Women Politicians In Zambia

"Music elevates our spirituality, and it’s essential to recognize how closely the two are connected. Music often creates the ideal atmosphere for spiritual reflection and nourishment, aiding in our expression and response to God and to the church."

"I collapsed due to an excessive amount of chemicals sprayed at their private residence."

"I want to emphasize that my husband’s continued detention is politically motivated. Their aim is to keep him in custody to weaken the UPND, buy off members, undermine the party, and ultimately remove my husband. It’s clear to everyone that there’s no real case here."

"Doctors have cleared me of cancer, though I am expected to go for check-ups every six months."

"I am pleased to share that doctors have cleared me of cancer, and I am glad to be back home."

"I am healthy and well, and I thank my friends and family for their prayers and support throughout my illness."

"I have reason to believe that no real investigation is underway, and the issuance of restriction notices is an act of harassment and an abuse of authority by the respondent. These notices have deterred potential tenants, putting the entire project in jeopardy."

"The Commission was fully aware that the project's funding depended on it being leased out and that I committed no crime in its acquisition."

"During my detention, I lost my three-month pregnancy due to mental torture and poor prison conditions."

"The COVID-19 outbreak presents an opportunity for manufacturing firms to leverage local and regional value chains."

"Looking ahead, the sector requires a new strategy and a fresh approach to navigate the current turbulent economic waters."

"Firstly, despite its abundant raw materials, the country lacks the capital equipment and other inputs needed to process and add value to these resources."

"Secondly, the optimal balance between industrial, trade, and tax policies has yet to be achieved, creating uncertainty in the domestic economy, particularly in the manufacturing sector."

"The decision by ZESCO management to engage only foreign firms for the supply of wooden poles, claiming that Zambian companies lack the capacity to meet procurement demands, is not supported by the facts."

"After extensive consultation with its members, ZAM has observed that the decision indeed disregarded local suppliers of wooden poles. Notably, the opportunity was not advertised locally before being offered to foreign companies, which would have verified the availability of local capacity."

"This decision disadvantaged local companies capable of meeting procurement demands. "In fact, one of our members, a long-time supplier of treated wooden electrical poles to ZESCO, has an installed plant capacity of 60,000 poles.""

"In 2022, the company planned to produce a total of 30,000 wooden poles, highlighting the capacity of local manufacturers who were unfortunately excluded from the bidding process."

"ZAM has urged all key stakeholders and consumers of goods and services to prioritize local options first. The Association has reiterated its commitment to supporting and promoting the production and consumption of Zambian products and services to revitalize the Zambian economy."

"We hope ZESCO will reconsider and engage our local manufacturers in the sealed bids," stated the ZAM CEO."

"The fundamental principle and purpose of this ceremony is to seek the blessings of our ancestral spirits and the Almighty God through prayer, asking for abundant rainfall and favorable weather conditions to help people grow enough food for their sustenance."

"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the PF government for transforming the National In-Service Teachers College (NISTCOL) into a fully-fledged university. I sincerely thank His Excellency, President Michael Chilufya Sata, for recognizing this significant milestone."

"I have been reliably informed that they will begin offering degree programs in January 2013, following the institution's transformation into a university."

"The tarring of Leopards Hill Road to Chiyaba should not stop at Katoba Junction. Instead, another contractor should be engaged to continue the road construction and tarring all the way to Great East Road via Chalimbana University."

"This scourge has affected the districts within my jurisdiction, including Lusaka, Chongwe, Kafue, Chilanga, and Shibuyunji. The people in these areas are equally vulnerable to this disease. However, as traditional leaders, we have been actively engaged in the national effort to combat HIV/AIDS by educating our communities about upholding high moral standards, avoiding promiscuous behavior, prohibiting traditional sexual cleansing practices, and discouraging polygamy."

"The matter of customary land disputes among chiefdoms will be a primary focus of her agenda when she takes office."

"For the past six years, the economy has grown by 5%, and I expect it to reach 6% this year. Previously, only one province produced copper, but now a second province is producing both copper and gold. We also have reserves of cobalt, uranium, and precious stones. Zambia is therefore rich in minerals, and we are actively inviting investors. Many have already come, driving economic growth and creating jobs. The economic outlook is very positive, and both the World Bank and IMF are pleased with our progress."

"A portion of the economic growth resulted from improved management of financial resources. This enabled Zambia to reach the completion point for the HIPC (Heavily Indebted Poor Countries) Initiative for debt relief, thanks to greater transparency within the Ministry of Finance and more effective management of budget allocation and spending."

"Yes, tourism is one of the quickest ways to create jobs. Zambia has 19 game parks, and we even sell lions! Tourism also builds connections and fosters friendships, with some tourists eventually becoming investors."

"Yes, malaria claims more lives than HIV/AIDS, with too many people affected. However, the good news in Zambia is that malaria deaths have been reduced by nearly 50% through the use of mosquito nets."

"The first administration made great strides in educating more women. However, now many women are staying home to focus on their families, which often prevents them from completing Grade 12."

"Begin with education and ensure that entrepreneurship is encouraged, as God created each of us uniquely."

"How can we balance the country's leadership when there aren't enough women reaching Grade 12?"

"We need the government to empower women by developing their capacity and providing them with opportunities to acquire leadership skills."

"I was brought up by politicians, and my parents were active in the politics of the country. My mother did a lot of work with women and trying to improve the lot of women. She demonstrated her own participation in public life, first of all by going to school--and not only to primary school, but to a higher school, which was very rare in those days. And then she also was a professional woman. She was a teacher. She was a founding member of YWCA in Zambia. She was the first woman in Northern Rhodesia--that's what Zambia was called before--to register as a voter, the first African woman to do that."

"My father was the first president of the African National Congress of Zambia. And my grandfather, you may be interested to know, was the patron of actually the South African African National Congress in 1912. So I come from a political family. And my father was a member of Parliament. Our parents brought us up to listen to news, so we did have an idea when we were growing up of what was happening out in the world, which I found interesting. But at an early age--I was 13, 14--after watching my father being in politics, I decided that I didn't want to be a politician."

"So I went to school in Zambia and did all my college and university education here in America. And I went back to Zambia and taught at Evelyn Hone College of Further Education. And I did a lot of community work as an NGO[sic]: YWCA, Red Cross, and the Zambia Preschool Association. And then I came back later for my Ph.D. at New York University, where I studied early childhood education and teacher education. And then I went back to Zambia, taught at the university, continued to do a lot of work with children and young people and women, and then UNICEF [United Nations Children's Fund] invited me to work for them in Nairobi."

"We know the tactics, they bus in people, flood areas with party materials, and create a sense of fake popularity. We saw these same tricks with the MMD."

"This is orchestrated propaganda. They’ve tried everything to undermine me, but they’ve failed. They keep saying I’ve done nothing in Munali and claim that I’ve failed as a Member of Parliament."

"Many people are aware of what I’ve accomplished in Munali Constituency. These claims of my failure come from the opposition and some within the party, it's the last efforts of a dying cause. They've resorted to this tactic, hoping their preferred candidate, a weaker choice, can secure easy nomination."

"I’m baffled that we in the PF are constantly fighting each other instead of focusing on the opposition. At such a critical time, we should be united, yet rumors and false accusations against one another continue. What are those behind this hoping to achieve? It’s truly puzzling."

"I've concluded that Zambia suffers from a condition I call "CCJ", Complaining, Criticizing, and Jealousy."

"Please stop this. All you rumor-mongers should understand that this kind of nonsense can seriously damage our party."

"Since it’s Easter, I want to keep those spreading these rumors in my prayers. As the Lord said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”"

"For a long time, women have been marginalized and left behind, but the Zambian government under the PF administration is tirelessly working to promote the women's agenda."

"These advancements are evident in the many bills introduced, including the Gender Equity Bill, the Anti-GBV Bill, and legislation concerning marriage and child rights, all of which demonstrate the government's commitment to addressing issues that affect the rights of women and girls in Zambia."

"Gender norms and inequalities significantly affect maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa. Child marriage and discrimination against women and girls contribute to maternal mortality and poor birth statistics in the region, as women's limited control over family resources, along with other social factors, hinders access to antenatal care."

"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."

"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."