The Pioneer Association of Zambia (PAZ) has expressed gratitude to government on the approval of the National Alcohol Policy (NAP)by Cabinet recently.
PAZ National Director Charles Searson said this is a milestone achievement for the country as it will effectively contribute to a better and sober Zambia.
Fr. Searson said this during a press briefing on the National Alcohol Policy held in Lusaka today.
He explained that the NAP will ensure the implementation of the Liquor licensing Act of 2011.
Fr. Searson has called upon all stakeholders to ensure the full implementation of the National Alcohol Policy.
He stated that the NAP Implementation plan will incorporate a multi-sectorial approach as it affects the whole nation.
Fr. Searson explained that the NAP will also help in educating the need to prevent alcohol related harm as each school and college in the country will be required to increase the amount of time that is spent teaching people about the nature and dangers of alcohol.
He said it will further enforce the existing legal frameworks surrounding the regulation of alcohol in the country.
And speaking at the same event, Southern Africa Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) Executive Director Phillip Chimponda said there is need for all stakeholders to sensitize and create awareness to the public on what is contained in the NAP.
Mr. Chimponda noted that the NAP should bring about a change in people’s way of living with regard to alcohol intake.
He said SAAPA will continue to provide technical support to countries which have adopted the alcohol policy.
Mr. Chimponda added that, his organisation is working towards including the Alcohol Policy on the SADC agenda just like security because the vice affects all countries across the continent.
We should also crop the most lawless tribal gathering too.
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Ma dizz pa ncito! Congratulations to the GRZ. See them, bring alcohol tests pa ncito nabona xiè xie nî.
ECL must be the patron of the NAP, for a sober Zambia. . .