The Consumer Unit and Trust Society (CUTS) has urged government to release correct and accurate information on the shortage of fuel in the country.
CUTS programmes Officer Simon Ngona says it is quite disappointing that despite the continued assurances by government that fuel and diesel shortages will normalize, the opposite seems to be happening.
Ngona says government really needs to come out straight so that consumers can make informed decisions and choices as they face the harsh situation.
He tells QFM that the shortage of fuel in the country should be taken seriously as it has serious implications on the economy.
He notes that lack of accurate information from government entails that it is violating the UN charter on consumer rights which explicitly highlights that consumers have the right to correct and accurate information for the to make informed decisions.
Ngona has further asked government to take issues relating to consumers seriously.
He has since urged government to call for a round table meeting, comprising consumers, regulators and consumer organizations, to discuss the current situation and find long term measures and solutions.
QFM
ITS NOW THE GOVERNMENT THAT ARE VIOLETING OUR RIGHTS AS CONSUMERS.
Since when was the Zambian government transparent? Zambians are to blame for their tolerance of mediocrity.
CUTS???? Ma group ya paka…………..when did you start?
Probably the Iran sanctions are beginning to kick in. Meanwhile we have a leadership gap. Nobody taking responsibility.
Meanwhile kilometre Sampa and his senior relatives at finance expect 7%economic growth rate for 2012 powered mainly by policy confusion!
Frying pan into the flame of burning sulphur.
Sad state of affairs; these chaps at CUTS should find fitting abbreviation their consumer rights organisation, how can you honestly call your org: CUTS.:o
fili eko tuleya!
…The Good thing is dat Kwacha is gaining Over US $..thats wat matters the most, Lolest….Hehehehehehehehehe.
What do you expect when monkeys are in control.
Resultant effects of overdonating!
Where king cobra to go to some filling station with his yellow container ..maybe the government can work up and start working……or i forgot he is actually in charge of the directionaless government…..We miss MMD SURELY……MAYBE NEXT TIME WE SHOULD Try HH and not follow mmembe’s cheap lies….by the way what is Mmembe saying about the fuel shortage or am told he is not aware that the country is experiencing some serious fuel shortages an actually thinks PF is perfoming well. Has he also transcended to mass where the brain stops functioning straight.
Consumer Unit and NATIONAL Trust Society (C@@S) indeed – whenever a crisis shows up a new NGO appears from nowhere to siphon what should otherwise be used to solve the same crisis…
So what is the actual problem kanshi?!
CNP
@14 the actual problem is CNP.
That nice song DONCHI KUBEBA WILALILA TALALA SHISHISHSHSHS
If you thought “running a government is so simple, it can be done even by monkeys”, now you know the truth!!
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