Govt. reaffirms fight against corruption
President Edgar Lungu says his government will not relent in the fight against corruption.
President Lungu called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders, in stamping out corruption for the benefit of the Zambian people and the future generation.
He said it is disheartening that some people are bent on destroying the nation through corrupt means.
He encouraged all Zambians to work together towards building an economically equipped Zambia, and ensure that everyone benefits from the country’s resources.
President Lungu also said that his government will continue to focus on political and economic diplomacy as well as strengthening Zambia’s interaction with the international community for sustainable development.
Mr Lungu said Zambia has reinforced her bilateral relations with other countries around the globe.
He noted that the world is increasingly becoming a global village and Zambia is not an island, hence the need to strengthen ties not only in Africa but across the globe.
Meanwhile, the President has said that the government is determined to provide a conducive environment for the private sector to thrive and to implement market-driven policies.
The Head of State says his government remains committed to assuring the safety of private investments.
He notes that favorable measures are essential in attracting both domestic and foreign direct investment in the quest to achieve sustainable development.
“The private sector can attest that generally, they are operating their businesses in a conducive environment”, the President said.
President Lungu added that this is evidenced by Zambia having actualized investment in 2018 of USD 700 million with the 31,086 jobs created.
“As at June 2019 the actualized investment stood at USD415 million and am confident that at this rate, the returns on investment will surpass that of last year”, he said.
He explained that the Zambia Revenue Authority devised new and progressive methods of tax collection, which is business friendly as opposed to policing out local and foreign investors.
He further noted that electronic platforms for the business community have been put in place to help them operate from the comfort of their homes and offices ultimately helping them cut down on transaction cost while enhancing tax compliance.
He said dialogue platforms have been established to set a friendly atmosphere of dealing with tax matters with various taxpayers all being done to promote a business friendly environment in the country.
President Lungu noted that with austerity measures being put in place by government, next year’s budget will be seriously affected as the country expects to meet the debt obligations, pay outstanding local debts and meet the pressing needs of the country such as food security, water reticulation and energy generation.
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SAYS THE PONTIFF OF CORRUPTION.
What happens to 48 houses, & Kaizer misbehaving again under your watch Mr Jona??
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Awe naimwe such language is unacceptable. If you want to criticise someone use better terms. This is too much.
Such contributions are in terrible bad taste and serve no useful purpose.
That’s why they block you. You don’t deserve to interact with civilized people here. Ba LT, block again.
Why does he keep experimenting with people’s lives this Lungu? From the time he became president, the economy is ever dwindling. There are a lot of corruption scandals which are just burried without anything being done. From his speeches, it is either this man thinks we are all foolish or he is the most hopeless drunkard the world has ever known.
Hate him or love him fact is that he is still the current president of Zambia. Criticise him constructively, had it been you in his shoes right now how would you want to be treated. The moral high ground should be that we be able to empathize how we would love to be treated only then will we be able to treat others better. Love your neighbor’s as you love yourself. However having said the above I do think Lungu should not even talk about corruption until he weeds out the elements breeding corruption in his government starting with kampyongo, lusambo and kaizer Zulu.
ECL defends and protects the corrupt.He has a natural affinity towards corrupt and criminal minded people and all sorts of questionable characters in our society.He,despite his best of intentions,cannot be the one to fight corruption.Just look at the people that closely surround him. The worst in our society.Look at his recent actions in relation to Chitotela`s court process, FIC Reports, ACC whistle blowers! No Ba Dr. Lungu cannot fight corruption. On the contrary he seems naturally well equipped to promote and condone corruption in Zambia.
He should be seen to be doing it first as presido, everyone will follow easily.
I can’t see Valden Findlay anywhere, does he only accompany his friend when he’s flying? Is Valden the driver of the Presidential Aeroplane?
The most useless foolish presudent Zambia has ever had.
Only a person who never went to school can follow your written speech not me.to fighting corruption is joke of a centuries.sole William.
Bwana Lungu is the epitome and personification of corruption.
The best thing we can do to fight corruption is boot Lungu and the pf out!
A mosquito cannot cure Malaria. Lungu’s Corruption record is well known. His association with Drug Traffickers like Valden Findlay is all there for us to see.The sooner Lungu distances himself from Valden Findlay the better. The Findlay Indian friends who are now State Witnesses in American Courts will reveal further damaging information on Valden Findlay and his Associates.