Chief Government spokesperson Ronnie Shikapwasha has urged Zambians to continue embracing the peace the country has continued to enjoy since independence in 1964.
Lieutenant General Shikapwasha said Zambians should sustain peace by all means possible adding that peace was a key element for the development of the country.
Lt. Gen Shikapwasha said this in Lusaka this evening during the Vilole Image film festival at Alliance Francaise to mark the commemoration of the World peace day celebration which falls on 21st September.
He said every Zambians should always try to build upon peace initiatives and keep a peaceful environment.
He said government as a member of the United Nation (UN) will also continue supporting peace efforts initiated by UN.
Lt. Gen Shikapwasha, who is also Information and Broadcasting minister, said fighting at any level affects global peace adding that there must be tolerance at all times of provocation.
He has there fore advised artists in the country to help promote peace through culture and send help send good will messages to all people through their art works.
Lt. Gen Shikapwasha said culture which includes films is a powerful tool for industrial, social and economic emancipation.
He has further said that his ministry is aware of the challenges artists in the country are facing which include lack of basic facilities to nurture talents and access to credit facilities for working capital.
Lt. Gen Shikapwasha has pointed out that his ministry will do everything possible to help the artists and turn the country’s rich culture.
And UN Resident Coordinator to Zambia, Macleod Nyirongo, said peace is cardinal for development adding that without peace there is little hope for people to improve their lives.
Mr. Nyirongo said a conflict between nations has greatly reduced as nations have resorted more to diplomacy and dialogue.
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Dont take Zambians for granted..we are many tribes an one Nation. Once you start breaching the leevies, then you will see that some sectors of this country would not want to continue in the same direction cosen by others of corruptions, lies, nepotisms..Why have peace where only a few are benefiting and other being tramped on..
If peace means keeping crooks in office and thieving govt as the only govt that can lead, I will breach that peace. Rev Shikapwasha you have been the one formenting acrimony in Zambia. What peace can you preach to us? Let it be known that wherever there’s hunger and injustice, there’s very little peace. Zambia for the past has enjoyed peace, but forced and false peace. Zambia lost its peaceful life during the Luchembe takeover and the CB Mealie Meal riots. All these years, Zambians have been at war and will always be. As long as the govt fails to do the right thing. We will pretend there’s harmony, Zambians will be at war either emotionally, verbally, regionally or individually. What remains is physical. It is likely to start within MMD. Watch this party, guys.
Ba Ronnie, peace is not the absence of war but a state of being mostly to do with the mind and soul. There is so much hurt that you and your colleages have registered on the poor citizens of this nation and you therefore have no right to talk of peace as you are unfortunately not an ambassador of it. We are peaceful so leave us alone. in fact when MMD is out of office we might just have some peace so please talk about other things as has been the case these days.
An atmosphere for peace should be created and not pleading for people to be peaceful. What kind of general was he
The Former Soldier is a Disgrace.I wonder how our Army will continue grooming criminals like him!.It seems all Generals that have passed through the Command have ‘Dirty’ Hands!
but this man is a f.o.o.l. how can he urge us to maintain peace when his brewing torment in his backyard.
Ka General, if u want us to maintain peace in Zambia, you lead by example….. Resign you chap!!!!!!
I thank you General for the Good words to Zambians. You show us your good leadership and you are so humble. God Bless Zambia
When will this coward soldier ever stop yapping and yapping and yapping??? Real soldiers are serving bravely in their areas of speciality. Shipakwasha what’s your problem soldier?
we need to send this chap back to boot camp, has anyone seen the film “full metal jacket” check out the drill instructor I would like to see this general being re-educated by the drill instructor in full metal jacket, man I am going to light up and dream about that for the next hour now.