The United Nations (UN) has commended the Zambian government for overcoming various challenges in the past few years.
United Nations Resident Coordinator, Beatrice Mutali, particularly mentioned the country’s successful debt restructuring and the natural calamities like the drought as the challenges which Zambia endured.
Ms Mutali was speaking on the sidelines of President Hakainde Hichilema’s address to the annual greeting of the diplomatic corps event today where he highlighted the country’s remarkable progress and steadfast commitment to sustainable development.
She described the President’s address as enlightening and well structured, saying it also provides a clear overview of Zambia’s journey and aspirations.
She said from the United Nations’ perspective, Mr Hichilema’s speech reaffirmed Zambia’s unwavering dedication to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Ms Mutali noted that the President emphasised the country’s commitment to achieving these global targets and acknowledged ongoing reforms within the UN, which are vital in a rapidly changing world.
The United Nations Resident Coordinator further appreciated the President’s assurance for a peaceful and transparent electoral process scheduled for August 2026.
Ms Mutali added that Zambia’s progress and dedication to sustainable development and democratic stability continue to earn the country international support and optimism for the future.
“The address highlighted significant improvements across various sectors. Zambia has experienced positive growth in the energy and mining sectors, fostering a more conducive environment for investment and economic development. These advancements indicate that Zambia is on an upward trajectory,” she stated
Overcoming what daunting challenges? We still have cholera, loadshedding, unemployment, un free media like DeadNBC, theft of public finances, etc. This is overcoming?