Fourth Republican President Rupiah Banda has implored Zambians to listen to all the advice being provided and follow all guidelines set by the authorities at all levels in order to control Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In a statement to the media, the former head of state said that working together, the country can manage to kick this Coronavirus out of Zambia.
“Mankind is faced with very hard times fighting this invisible enemy called COIVID 19. It has ravaged the entire world leaving many families without their loved ones and many more who have been taken ill. This deadly enemy is now in our motherland Zambia. I am made to understand that although many get infected by this virus, the majority will recover. Let us find solace in that fact,” he said.
“Our President, His Excellency, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu and the Government working through the ministry of health, has taken up this challenge and sounded the battle cry where each and every Zambian will be needed to fight this war. We have been educated on how to look after ourselves time and time again by our President and the Ministry of health.
The question is; are we all as Zambians citizens and residents doing what is needed to protect ourselves and stop this deadly virus from coming into ours homes?”
He emphasized the need to observe social distancing.
“SOCIAL DISTANCING- this means we have to keep each other at a minimum distance of 1 meter away. I am appealing to you my fellow citizens to listen to this advice. At this point I would like to appeal to all public passenger bus operators to strictly adhere to this advice by drastically reducing numbers in the minibuses as prescribed by the authorities,” he said.
“HAND WASHING- We have all been told and taught how to wash our hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds. I note that within many places in Lusaka hand washing facilities are now provided. May I insist that you my fellow citizens use these facilities and wash your hands appropriately for a minimum of 20 seconds. For those that can afford or find hand sanitizers please use them, BUT nothing beats washing your hands appropriately.”
On wearing masks, the Fourth Republican President encouraged Zambians that wearing of masks at work and in public does help with spread of the virus.
He emphasized that people should wear masks appropriately.
“WORK- we have again be advised that those that can work from home please do that and stay away from work. To the employers this is the time to use innovative ways of getting work done. To the employees that does not mean we become lazy. The economy depends on all of us doing our bit. Work hard from home and get the deadlines met and get your tasks done,” he guided.
“SCHOOLS- Our President made sure that all of the young people are protected by closing schools. I applaud His Excellency the President for this bold move. Our little ones are the future of this country. We MUST protect them. I ask the school systems also to be innovative and use the internet platforms to send out work and lectures for our children at home. We cannot afford to miss one day to educate the future of this country. I urge the parents to provide time for the children.”
He since commended front line staff for waging battle against COVID 19.
You mean in Zambian there’s only one politician who loves Zambia more than other politicians. It’s only HH who lives by the word and action. Others are just coming out to re-emphasize the already laid down measures, you have spoken now act by donating. Even a Toyota Noah to ferry the sick Mr. Former president would make a difference. We need your donation too.
I miss RB . I don’t know why Mmembe hated him
This RB ***** must shut up and enjoy the resources he stole from zambia and the kick backs he continues to receive from Lungu. Do something practical instead of praising useless Lungu who gave you money instead of building you a retirement home but a year later build you a mansion using tax payers money. We havent forgotten…you will soon.
Fred hated RB because he wasn’t like Levy or Sata who he managed to manipulate. RB was hostile to the cartel like what happened to Rajan Matanhi.
The parapet master …….lungu is the parapet and RB pulls the strings
Lungu makes RB look like god because of his utter incompetence.
RB had brilliant advisors and had the economy ticking along nicely with the billions lungu has borrowed.
In fact the RB presidency was 100 times better the lungus and Zambia would be far had we kept RB…..
Lungu knows this , that is way RB runs the show or used to , from behind but is bewildered and shocked by lungus incompetence and thuggery
This is wisdom coming from a father of the nation. I respect RB because when he lost he accepted and handed over power which is a very rare trait in African politics. Nomba do we think if hh ever became president he would hand over power ? Hh which after losing four elections continues to impose himself as life long ruler of upnd. Think about that
I like his words “working together, the country can manage to kick this Coronavirus out of Zambia.”
Oh yes, we can.
One thing I miss about RB is that he was tolerate..would you expect one Sata to survive with that spineless man in State House Lazy Lungu add to that you have the Post with Fred M’embe writing his Editorials….add t that you have a President who is shy of hosting Press conferences. When people look back at the fight against covid-19 its Chilufya the will remember. Today there is no demarcation between the executive and the legislative under PF its a buffet no leadership…anyone can sell govt property like its his used shirt and suit.
Post Presidency RB has been a disappointment …I dont blame anyway because Lungu is a weak leaders with no PF foundation to lean on hence the reason he has surrounded himself with former MMD cadres.
This old bandit should just shut up and keep enjoying tax payers money…no wonder Zambians are suffering because of greedy Politicians like RB…even in retirement he is still stealing via his stoogie Bandit President wako ni wako Lungu
Inwe Bo Shrek Banda. Put your money where your mouth is.
RB man of the People, there was money in the economy!! This man is lovely..
Oh yes RB can make noises about self confinement because we gave our hard earned tax for his big big house. He can stay in that house for years but can a Kalingalinga resident quarantine himself in that ka one room?