Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) President Antonio Mwanza has called for alliances that focus on addressing Zambia’s pressing economic and development challenges rather than merely amassing political numbers. His statement highlights the party’s commitment to meaningful solutions in the face of rising poverty and the escalating cost of living.
Speaking during a media briefing, Mr. Mwanza underscored that the DPP’s participation in any coalition would hinge on a clear, actionable economic agenda. “Zambians don’t need alliances for the sake of numbers. They need alliances that put bread on their tables and fuel their progress,” he said.
The DPP leader also voiced concerns about the country’s ongoing struggle against corruption, pointing to insufficient funding for oversight institutions. He criticized the lack of financial support for key anti-corruption bodies, which he said weakens the fight against graft and undermines public trust in governance.
This comes against the backdrop of Minister of Finance Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane’s recent review of Zambia’s 2024 Budget Expenditure Report. While the government highlighted disbursements aimed at debt servicing, public service delivery, and social welfare, Mwanza questioned whether these measures translate into tangible relief for struggling Zambians.
Antonio Mwanza’s call aligns with a growing public sentiment for transparency, accountability, and economic empowerment. By placing the needs of the people at the forefront, the DPP hopes to redefine alliances as instruments for genuine progress rather than political convenience.
As Zambia grapples with its economic challenges, Mwanza’s focus on solutions-driven partnerships could signal a shift in the nation’s political landscape, placing development and integrity at the heart of future alliances.
If you want the electorate to think alike, embark on serious voter education. Otherwise, the voters are too corruption prone to care about your POV. So, good luck!
These donors who fund these NGOS called political parties are the poison to African people..
How on earth can you fund a goat like Antonio ?
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Is this the Antonio mwanza who lungu said told him to reject the election results ???….
If it is………
Take your sorry ass back to nawakwi as deputy……….
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That´s rather rich from this Mwanza fellow. These are politicians who don´t add value to Zambia. An absolute dud!
No respect for the elders Antonio mwanza I remember how he used to demeaning HH.
Ba MWANZA as correct as you may be, the commodity of politics is people. You can present the best economic manifesto but that won’t ensure you get to office.
What impresses a lecture Theatre will not necessarily impress the plebiscite. Just go listen to Trump’s speeches: they are absolutely hogwash. Some of his arguments are so absent of facts and reasoning one wonders whether you’re listening to a kindergarten complainant, but the voting public was impressed!
As long as you can hoodwink people that you can somehow make money, then you are a step ahead of very intelligent examination performers in classrooms.