President Hakainde Hichilema says Government will continue implementing measures aimed at reducing the cost of living and supporting economic growth across the country.
Speaking during a public engagement in Nkeyema District of Western Province, President Hichilema said Government has reduced the pump price of diesel from K32.11 to K28.11 per litre as part of efforts to lower the cost of doing business.
The President expressed optimism that the reduction in fuel prices would lead to lower transport costs and, in turn, reduced prices of goods and services.
He also noted that the price of cement had dropped from K176 to K158 and urged retailers to pass on the price reduction to consumers.
President Hichilema further said Government will continue investing in road infrastructure in Western Province and other parts of the country to improve connectivity and stimulate economic development.
On education, the President said more than 2.5 million children have returned to school under the Government’s free education policy, adding that the policy has now been enacted into law to protect it from being reversed by future administrations.
He also called on the people of Western Province to support what he described as the path of continued development and peace as the country heads towards the August 13 General Election.
Meanwhile, President Hichilema directed UPND party structures to support adopted party candidates and refrain from backing independent candidates.
Speaking at the same event, UPND Alliance Chairperson Charles Milupi urged the people of Nkeyema District and Western Province to re-elect President Hichilema, saying it would ensure continued development in the region.
UPND Western Province Chairperson Kapelwa Mbangweta said Government is implementing key infrastructure projects in the province, including the Lusaka-Mongu Road and the Katunda-Tateyoyo Road.
And UPND National Youth Chairperson Gilbert Liswaniso appealed to voters in Nkeyema to give President Hichilema another term, saying Government’s development programmes, particularly free education, have benefited millions of Zambians.
