Speaking shortly after leading a wreath-laying ceremony at the Freedom Statue during this year’s Africa Day commemorations, President Hichilema said that while previous generations fought for political independence, today’s leaders must focus on transforming economies and improving the livelihoods of citizens.
The President emphasized that both the ruling party and the opposition have a shared responsibility to promote peace, unity, and stability as key pillars for national development.
He noted that economic growth creates opportunities through job creation, skills development, and business empowerment programmes aimed at improving the welfare of citizens.
President Hichilema highlighted the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) skills training programme and the local procurement policy as some of the government’s initiatives designed to empower youths and artisans.
He explained that young people trained in carpentry and welding through the CDF programme are now producing and supplying desks to schools, creating employment opportunities while helping improve learning conditions for pupils.
The Head of State added that such interventions, coupled with the free education policy, have contributed to increased access to education and improved learning standards across the country.
President Hichilema stressed that leadership requires seriousness, responsibility, and a commitment to delivering tangible results for citizens rather than encouraging political violence and division.
With the country heading toward elections, he called on all political players to uphold peace and protect Zambia’s unity, democracy, and stability.
He further stated that citizens must continue to enjoy the freedom to associate, participate in political activities, and express their views without fear.
First let’s concentrate on personal freedom
Which he isn’t delivering himself. Economic slavery is what forces people to illegally dig for gold in Mumbwa, then get trapped in the mine. Economic slavery means the unemployed will be angry with a president and chase him with stones in Chingola. Economic slavery…I could document a lot of maladies in Zambia the past 5 years showing us the country’s economic slavery