Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa Highlighted Roadmap for Access to Information Law, Corruption Fight, Economic Challenges, and ZESCO Load-Shedding Concerns
In a recent media engagement led by Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa, several crucial topics were addressed, providing insights into the government’s plans and responses to various challenges facing Zambia.
Access to Information Law:
One of the key announcements made during the engagement was the forthcoming roadmap for the actualization of the Access to Information (ATI) law. The government aims to provide clarity and transparency regarding the implementation of this important legislation, which enhances citizens’ right to access information.
Fight Against Corruption:
Minister Mweetwa emphasized the government’s commitment to combatting corruption through an asset recovery approach. He highlighted that while convictions and sentences are important, recovering assets lost to corruption is equally crucial. The government aims to address citizens’ concerns about the slow pace of corruption-related cases, striving for expeditious resolution.
Response to Allegations Against President Hichilema’s Cabinet:
The Minister addressed accusations labeling President Hakainde Hichilema’s cabinet as the worst in Zambia’s history, dismissing them as unsubstantiated and damaging to the country’s reputation. He highlighted the government’s efforts in addressing economic challenges inherited from previous administrations and projected improvements in key sectors such as mining.
ZESCO Load-Shedding Concerns:
Concerns over ZESCO’s plan to increase load-shedding hours were addressed, with the government attributing the decision to decreasing water flows in the Zambezi River. Minister Mweetwa underscored the government’s commitment to exploring all viable options to ensure a stable and reliable power supply despite challenges.
Call for Re-introduction of Energy Subsidies:
Regarding the re-introduction of energy subsidies to mitigate the escalating cost of living, the government clarified that the recent upward revision of petroleum pump prices was not done in consultation with them. However, measures and projects will be announced to address the power shortage, and the removal of key figures from the Energy Regulation Board should not be politicized.
Overall, Minister Mweetwa’s engagement with the media provided valuable insights into the government’s stance and actions on key issues affecting Zambia, demonstrating a commitment to transparency, accountability, and addressing citizen concerns.
Stop single sourcing of petroleum products.
LOAD SHEDDING
At one mine the miners didn’t have warm water in their change houses due to a broken (for some time)boiler. The general manager took some electricians with him to the managerial residential area. There they came to the engineering Manager’s house and he instructed them to disconnect the gyser, next the manager supply they did the same and others connected to the issue. The next day a new boiler was procured and installed
These guys
are not affected so they will be telling us children stories all the time.
This arrogant mweetwa whatever guy is, is short-sighted, he will dance once they are out, his boss will not help him once they are all out of the reigns. You must always learn from the mistakes & repercussions of those who went before you. Stop the arrogance, he is always arrogant
My fear is that we may have trouble once they realize that they are losing. They will do anything. And unlike when the USA warned Edgar Lungu not to interfere with the election, this time the USA will side with HH no matter how wrong he’ll be.
They have fired ERB chiefs for increasing tarriffs and fuel price without consulting government….. what is the next step? These guys will now be telling us that they are a caring government it’s only the ERB who are cruel….talk of a man who impregnates a woman and ends up blaming his manhood….ati ine nalibafye bwino it’s my dick that brings problems.
I can’t see how what’s been written above has provided “valuable insights into the government’s stance and actions on key issues affecting Zambia”. All I read above is “we have a plan, we are thinking about it” to these issues… but what is actual strategy to fix these issues and the timeline to have them fixed?
The money that has been pumped into fixing the electricity issue over the years is staggering… to think we still have this load shedding problem is mind boggling. Where has all the money gone… just search load shedding on LT and you will see articles about this. This was all under Lungu’s regime by the way.
How come this man is not in jail for promoting tribalism? He admitted it himself that he id it.