As the Republican Progressive Party (RPP), we reiterate our constant support for democratic values and all-encompassing political engagement in the country.
As an active member of the UPND Alliance, RPP recognizes firsthand the value and impact of a sincere political alliance. Our involvement in the UPND Alliance, which effectively brought in the new dawn government, has taught us valued lessons on being united, humble, and purpose-driven collaboration.
With leadership wrangles in the opposition alliances, RPP stands willing to offer free counsel to developing or existing political formations, including United Kwacha Alliance and the Tonse Alliance, on how to form a reliable, democratic, and value-driven alliance. Our inspiration is to see democracy thrive and political groupings strengthened through ethical engagement rather than rivalry.
We emphasize that it is not the position of the UPND Alliance to displace or undermine other political formations. Zambia is a democracy, and space must be given to all who wish to participate meaningfully in national discourse. However, alliances must be formed with clarity of vision, transparency, and a honest commitment to national development.
RPP therefore thank partners in the UPND Alliance, and express gratitude to President Hakainde Hichilema for the humility and his inclusiveness leadership he has shown in ensuring the alliance remains united and focused. Since its inception, the strength of the UPND Alliance has been its unity, and remains strong as we approach future elections.
Issued by:
Leslie Chikuse
Republican Progressive Party (RPP) President
It’s good that you have recognized morals of others and the National at large sir.
Why RPP can’t fight high cost of living the people of Zambia are currently experiencing? As RPP (in alliance with leadership in power) your economy is different from the rest, but people are in need of solution to the economy.
Aside from productivity where in the supply side of food is increased, how do you think food prices will come down?
A prefect example is watch how the price of mealie meal prices will come down after the 2024/2025 maize harvest occurs. Yes, the past two weeks rains has cause some spoilage. But above that the small scale farmers have caused havoc in their productivity and this should be encouraged. If this spread to sunflower soya the price cooking oil will fall. Similarly with sugar. Sable exports way too much of his product, the price variance between export and local price drives this. And this too has an effect on inflation. But in all the common thread to the solution to food prices is productivity
Why high food and fuel prices are still high, prices of essential items keeps rising? Loadshedding is affecting business.