A senior citizen has implored pensioners in the country to base their choice of leadership from the four aspiring candidates in the forthcoming Presidential elections on their pledges to uplift the livelihood of retired citizens.
Jeremiah Thomas Nyau, a visually impaired pensioner made the call in a statement to ZANIS in Mansa today .
He said only a candidate that had an all inclusive vision that accommodates issues facing pensioners should be ushered into office.
Mr. Nyau said for a long time, pensioners had economically endured hardships in their households due to meager monthly allocations they get.
Mr. Nyau appealed to the aspiring Presidential candidates to consider adjusting the monthly pension allocations to prevailing economic conditions in their manifestos if they are to woo votes from pensioners.
And in an interview, Mr. Nyau who retracted his earlier call for pensioners and their relatives to shun voting in this year’s presidential elections in the event that none of the four presidential candidates make definite pledges concerning the plight of pensioners, said pensioners were tired of being neglected by politicians.
He said the earlier resolve to shun the polls was not in good spirit because it encouraged voter apathy as an alternative to express grievances by any section of the community.
Mr. Nyau explained that pensioners needed to be treated with equal attention because they had contributed to development and brought the country to where it is now.
“We have immensely contributed to the country and now that we are depending on the system, there is need for whoever is in power not to ignore the plight of pensioners because we equally face a harsh challenge in terms of livelihood which the meager monthly allocation cannot handle,” said Mr. Nyau.
And Youths in Itezhi-tezhi have pledged to endorse a presidential candidate who will commit himself to building a skills centre in the district.
In an interview with ZANIS in Itezhi-tezhi, District Youth Coordinating Committee Chairperson Louis Mayapi the youths in Itezhi-tezhi a long time have had no youth skills centre.
He said that youths in Itezhi-tezhi district desperately need a youth skills centre that will equip them to be productive.
He said putting up a youth skills centre will keep youths busy and reduce their dangers of contracting the HIV/AIDS.
“My fellow youths in itezhi-tezhi district are just wasting their energy in bars and other illicit activities because there is no youth centre were they can learn skills to earn an income.”he said
Mr. Mayapi further said there is need for government to depoliticize the Youth Empowerment Fund so that all youths regardless of the their party affiliation can access it.
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Its HH Chabe,try him and yo problems will be solved.He has shown his commitment by signing the social contract where as the other contenders refused to sign.
Vote Sata he Knows alot about Money in Pockets and Pensions.
With NAPSA thieving our money what can we do? Continue working in old age like RB and King Cobra till death do us part.
I liked they HH articulated what he will do for the pensions sector.He will involve the private sector and will ensure that even pipo in informal employment such as taxi & minibus drivers get to contribute.i am in pensions dept and i know that the private pensions grow money beta unlike Napsa and they give lumpsums and commute 50% of the pension.Go HH GO HH GO HH
nipabwato bone nipabwato
Its interesting to note that PF supporters keep quiet on important debates such as this one.you like ku shooter too much but cant contribute to important issues.eg # 2 can you elaborate yo further, o did you just dream the comment.your comment lacks substance. viva HH.
You could definitely see your xieprtese within the work you write. The arena hopes for more passionate writers like you who are not afraid to mention how they believe. Always go after your heart.
VIVA HH
Please vote for another political party other than DEAD MMD and remember this the time to bury MMD for ever and vote new people with new progressive ideas.PlEASE let the next President create employment for Zambians and not for chinese and indian people.Zambia is our country and let Shoprite employee all people from the markets and streets so that every starts paying tax to the government.
TO PF supporters lets admit league yakosa no data.just like yo leader how will he understand such issues(PENSIONS,ECONOMICS etc).i feel pity for him.no wonder he shunned race to plot one.
viva HH.
“We have immensely contributed to the country and now that we are depending on the system, there is need for whoever is in power not to ignore the plight of pensioners because we equally face a harsh challenge in terms of livelihood which the meager monthly allocation cannot handle,” said Mr. Nyau.
Brig. Gen. Miyanda, RBB and Sata have all been in government, and had at one time or another Acted as Republican President but none of the 3 has ever done anything for the Pensioners.
This leaves us with only HH as the man Mr Myau is talking about because HH has even outlined this issue. Viva and vote for ecHi-ecHi.
Only HH. VOTE otherwise the suffering will worsen!! Let SATA go to lusaka playhouse. Thats where he belongs
Vote for credible leader for your benefit.
Do not vote on regional or tribe lines but
Vote for credible leader for your country’s
benefits.
In that case, RB is your man. The experience, the strength, the reliability. Oh yeah, plus the education.
#10 Maestro Hhehhehhee aka Mwiyi wa Musanza (wateva) pls come wth HH to the MOF premises and rescue the pipo protestin over the above subject, do it fast they wil be soaked theres a cloud cover
PA PFFFF
… unlike some paddlers, who have already declared their intention to become dictators. Beware of creating a Zambian Mugabe.
#14 cont’d —they are singing:maiwe tasuzika talila usiku onse maiwe tafwa kunsala n damn muvi Tv is oredy here am goin into da office i dnt want those who listen to muvi news 2notice me God help these pipo, HH save them after next week.
Surely his got my VOTE he is the man we need, its prety sad that people can’t see, just excited about Mwa mukolo for nothing, if u ask how is Mwa mukolo going to put money in their pockets no one knows, even the mwa mukolo themselves don’t know how!!!!! We need development guys.
whoever is going to vote for king cobra is not normal. how do you vote for a grade 4 man who does not even understand the economy of the country. you need someone to be interpreting for him in benba otherwise all he will do will be rubbish. viva hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
can someone tel those protesting at MOF tht Hon Magande is not in my frnd wu works there tels me hes used the other gate and not the one they hav blocked,shame on the poor pipo
viva hh ,the man of the moment. we love.lets move forward guys.let those who dont want economic development remian in the past with their old folks.
Redeem the people HH go go go there is a lot of suffering in this country.
HH fye
its politics of benefits for now.The post hope sata will pardon Zambia airways,Rb they continuity yakudia bwino.sata wants comfort that comes with state house.
Zambian Lady i have asked you to vote Sata what more do you want.He wants you to spend more money so he wants you to have more money in the pockets.With pensions he knows what problems pensioneers have to go through.
HH is the man. Ba Sata kindly go for your medical review on the 29th October. You PF Suppoters wake up… Lets be realistic. LIFE, HEALTH… MONEY LATER….. LIFE GOES ON…. VOTE WISELY. VIVA HH.
HH is the man. Ba Sata kindly go for your medical review on the 29th October. You PF Suppoters wake up… Lets be realistic. LIFE, HEALTH… MONEY LATER….. LIFE GOES ON…. VOTE WISELY. VIVA HH.
good point no.4 when we are debating on real issues we don’t see “sata’s pipo put up a debate all they know are jokes”. we want our children to enjoy free education, free medicines and our parents to get there pension in time (in short we want good management of this country our country). viva HH i am praying for you 2 win God i will not going to let us down
Ni pabwatooo fye.
President Sata is the only one who can sought out these pension problems. He has been in the job for a long time and he ably mentioned this in his vision.
Is this de Jeremiah I man know? Him is a Rastaman from Woodlands, who live in a cabin an’ carry a little Red, gold and green flag. I man did visit de bredren once and him even show me a licence fi grow weed inna him garden. His harvest is one of de finest me ever find in Lusaka. That’s why him so wise and have this vision.
Unempty stomach is not a very good political adviser.
We the willing, led by the unknown are doing the impossible for the ungrateful politicians.
We have done so much, for so little, for so long, that we are now ably Qualified to do anything for nothing.
[Zambian Civil Servant]
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The statements coming out of Satas mouth of late are very dangerous if left unchecked. The man appears bent to go to State House at all costs. He does not care if this is at the back of lies. He says his government will have no taxes, he will cancel chiefs loans, resurrect the Barotse agreement. He will make Maureen Mwanawasa Vice president etc etc. If this is not boardering on ridiculous, I do not know what will. Countrymen we cant afford this man. He will sink Zambia into such deep waters that it will be difficult to come out. Do you know the inflation rate of zimbambwe right now? 1,000,000% and this will be nothing to the problems this man will put us in. And no elections until 2013?
VIVA HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
what the heck!!!BRE to be revised!!sata,u have run out ideas mudala…viva HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
we have talked a lot about elections such that we ar even tired!There4,im inviting all those who are interested to join me in praying for peace to continue prevailing in our country especialy at this time of elections,Starting 2moro the 22nd up to 28th at 21:00hrs
Venue whereva u ar going 2b at 21:00hrs.Let us observe time.Thank you