The Republican Progressive Party (RPP) acknowledges and agrees with the sentiments expressed by Her Honour the Vice President, Mrs. Mutale Nalumango,during a recent Regional Poverty Reduction and Climate Resilience Conference, where she rightly emphasized that changing governments is not, in itself, a solution to poverty.
Her message, shared on a global platform, was a timely reminder to all participating nations that poverty reduction stems from a shift in mindset, a culture of hard work, and collective responsibility. Which the new dawn government urges.
As a leader speaking on behalf of Zambia, the Vice President’s message resonated not only nationally but internationally, underscoring the fact that sustainable development requires more than political transitions—it requires personal and societal transformation.
We note that the United Party for National Development (UPND) government is making efforts to address poverty through various policies and interventions.
The Republican Progressive Party continues to believe in building a progressive nation by empowering citizens to be innovative, industrious, and resilient. We stand ready to contribute to solutions that uplift the lives of our people—not through empty promises of political change, but through concrete actions, mindset change, and accountable leadership.
Issued by:
Leslie Chikuse
President – Republican Progressive Party (RPP)
Changing mindsets and changing our poor work ethic is the road to poverty reduction.China and Singapore took about 30yrs to get there.
Sorry, We are changing in the next election. The economy cannot continue worsening like this. Keeping water in Kariba dam for now to use next year and mask loadshedding won’t help either
Yes ba Veepee I have done Political Science ’’Changing Governments Is A Solution To Poverty’’ only when you are in opposition
Changing government by focusing on whom to remove rather than whom to vote in, yes. We deserve what we get for our lack of voting seriousness. Garbage in; garbage out.
I to some extent agree and have said before change the leader who cannot control the party or doesnt listen, and this business of treating us like close friends when time for voting, and once in we have to worship them like God’s
We need change for sure
previous under moderation maybe God is forbidden word
We are not going to be told by politicians what is a solution and what is not . But in 2026 we are resolved to Change. No apologies
TOO TRUE
But weight some supposed learned blogger said Be told HARD is not Failure ????
weight put on purpose for someone
-Sworn in 10hrs Kwacha picks at 14
– Cut out middlemen to bring fuel to K12
– Mealiemeal K50
– Fertiliser K250
– Cyber laws repeal
– End loadshedding
Lies above will be ably handled by the ballot.
Cast your eyes to neighbouring countries, you will be SORRY on what you will see.
You are better off than them.. Hard life in Kenya as well .. Changing .. But no credible opposition.. Full of in fighting. How can the govern while failing to organise their alliance/party
Add Freedom of the Media -now wiped out completely
I did not vote for Free Education, it is the least of my priorities. There was education going on even without free education, it’s not like there was a crisis. I voted for what is the first priority every where in the world and that is affordable and available staple food. I do not entertain self praise
So right. They are trying to get us to equate free education to free mealie meal. It is food first!!
Zwaa
I wish we could change governments on the spot because that statement from the vice president was outright arrogance and the very reason governments should be changed. She knows our government is compromised but instead of doing something about it, she chose to mock the people. These local governors are out of touch but we have our leader in the struggle Ibrahim Traore who is giving them sleepless nights.
Stop wishing and start thanking ZESCO For our savior LOADSHEDDING
There is no need to worry here we will still return UPND at least in 2026 and 2031. Some of us we understand that it’s actually our responsibility to use our entrepreneurship and innovation skills to develop this country not to start asking politicians to that for us. Asking politician is clearly running away from our responsibilities, let us not be lazy here crying for fuel, meal mill and sugar etc, when are we going to work? Even if we swap with our colleagues from western countries within ten years, they will have developed Africa ten times better than we left it.
Governance is REAL. It may not be the only solution, but it is a major component. We have enough pieces of evidence from around the world. Look at Traore leading the charge in changing mindsets. Kuno mungo kuba mankwala that you have been entrusted to distribute for free to your poor citizens (who still have your mindsets). It has to take the donor to jolt the entire leadership.
Yeah, China is one good example of how a one party state can deliver to its people.
I think a one part state when done right is the only hope for a developing country. Which country has developed as a democracy??-None
Changing parties is the only solution. We used it on UNIP, MMD, and PF. why not these criminals called UPND? They lie and they know it is time to go. So you think changing the constitution and Cyber Laws is right?