Minister of Finance, Margaret Mwanakatwe has called for more women participation in the country’s affairs to spur economic development.
Mrs. Mwanakatwe says President Edgar Lungu has shown commitment to women inclusion and participation in national governance by appointing more women in key and influential government positions.
She said if the Zambian economy is to record a success story, more women should take a leading role in both policy making as well as providing advice to authorities when need arises.
Mrs. Mwanakatwe said to empower girls and women in the country, government this year has enhanced the program of girls’ retention in schools with an allocation of 75 point five million under the Ministry of General Education.
The minister also disclosed that government will this year start the budget consultations early to ensure wider participation and has challenged women organisations to take an active role.
And Non-Governmental Organisations Coordinating Council -NGOCC- chairperson Sara Longwe said the inclusion of more women in influential positions is a key milestone in the quest to fight corruption and misuse of public funds.
Ms. Longwe thanked President Lungu for considering the plight of women and making them sit on key government portfolios.
Meanwhile, Hivos Country Engagement officer Ketty Simasiku thanked government for its commitment towards the improvement of women’s welfare in the country.
Madam, I gave my complaint to Zesco before 7 hrs in the morning today in PHI,up to now I don’t have power despite them giving me a complaint number, it’s 18 30 now and I reported before 7 am today . Please if this is your constituency, help me talk to this inefficient organisation
What affairs is she referring to, Marital?
in the Zambia’s affairs.
You guys have no respect for your readership. You give us all kinds of crap. Is it because you think we swallow any rubbish?
We are scared of the President who loves women.
Very True
PF Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri implied and revealed the President’s love for women. How safe will we be??
Why are you still holding as member of parliament , are you not ashamed.
Minister, i believe that you should qualify ypur statement to women that have the ability, knowledge, education, and desire to futher the progress of zambia. Just fo say government wants greater participation is a sweeping statement like campaign promises of more money in your pocket, less taxes za,bia will be an urban country by 2030. These promises give false hope to pipo with no realistic chance of achievement.
This woman is a fraud! She is an embarrassment to us women. A woman who stays up drinking and getting drunk in public causing her to lose her purse, passports including money. What kind of lady does this at her age while being married? Did she not steal money at CEEC which was meant for the vulnerable sector especially the girls she is referring to? This is the kind of nonsense we don’t want to hear from such a liar!! All talk but no action yet busy drinking with questionable men while the husband is at home sleeping. She does not deserve that job and role. She is a “FAKE NEWS” minister. A classless woman who lacks dignity and respect. No values and no morals yet they call her ati Ba Minister! Atase!!
When Josephine Mumbi Phiri said she doesn’t like potbellied men like GBM, the message was loud enough not to be clear. Margaret take a drive in the evening around Joseph Mwilwa and Omelo Mumba and see how women are helping the nation to contain mwana apeluke before men get to their lazy wives. This is positive participation in our affairs, I salute the gallant women of Rhodes Park
Uyu mayo ala alitemwa ubwamba
Those women are tough, they start any game on penalties. There’s nothing like 90minutes play, then extra time. You don’t have to buy Amarula or red wine, then fowl play then the game. That’s time wasting, you can’t play many tournaments. So consider an empowerment fund for those gallant women, they’re tough. There’s no steel that they can’t bend, believe you me. If that’s what you meant
The majority of women ECL prefers to put in positions of authority are not very inspiring. They hardly represent role models Zambian women can look up to. In fact they represent what most people detest in an honorable woman. Words we can all say but actions speak louder.
Focus on Finance or get a transfer to Gender Ministry. Be serious.