President Rupiah Banda has cautioned the Zambian people against calls change which opposition leaders were advocating for. President Banda has said that he wants change that will transform the economy of Zambia as well as bettering the livelihood of the Zambian people.
Mr. Banda siad that the real change Zambia needs is a transformation in all key sectors of the economy which the people are longing for in areas of education, health, agriculture, mining among other sectors.
“ Be mindful that some people want change to scare away investors in this country but the change I want is to transform the economy to better the livelihood of the people.
“ This is the change that l want. Zambia wants change of transforming her economy and not the change which Mr. Sata and these others would want; taking the nation backwards,” President Banda said.
President Banda said this when he addressed the crowd that welcomed him at Solwezi Airport on arrival from Mansa, Luapula province.
He warned that Patriotic front (PF) leader Michael Sata if he wins would derail the economic gains Zambia had scored within the short period of three years since he assumed the presidency. He explained that Mr. Sata would scare away investors from this country.
He said North-western province has seen unprecedented development projects and that he implored the people in the province to give him a five year mandate so that development projects could continue which his administration together with government and the Zambian people at large have started.
Mr. Banda challenged the opposition to come to Solwezi and check for themselves how the town and the entire province was developing.
“Let them come and see for themselves how Solwezi has developed, indeed the entire province. By so doing, new mines, schools, health centers, roads, bridges will be opened and built,” He said.
He added that the price of cement and meali-meal in Solwezi has reduced and hinted that with the pace of massive economic development, meali-meal and cement prices would further be reduced.
On the education sector, President Banda disclosed that Government is determined to construct universities in all the nine provinces across the country.
On elections, President Banda urged the people to go to the polls and not allow the opposition to intimidate them.
He further urged the MMD members to concentrate on issue based campaigns and not intimidating people.
“ Do not allow people to intimidate you ahead of the elections. We want a free and fair elections as MMD and so vote freely without being forced” he said.
He urged the people in the province to ignore the prophets of doom as the opposition leaders have nothing to offer to the Zambian people.
President Banda who is in the Province on a two day campaign trail is accompanied by Former Vice President Enoch Kavindele, MMD National Chairman Major Richard kachingwe and former Ambassador to Canada Newsted Zimba, among others.
Former republican vice-president Enock Kavindele urged the people of North-western province to vote for President Banda and warned against voting for the opposition.
“We don’t want PF votes but want votes for RB. President Banda has got a big agenda and good future for this province and the nation as a whole,” Mr. Kavindele said.
Area Provincial Permanent Secretary Fabian Mumba said all government programmes and projects were all going on well.
Mr. Mumba said some of the projects had reached completion points while some had reached window levels in key sectors of the economy.
ZANIS
its very true Mr president we experienced it in 1991
Yes he wants another 5 years to steal public assets and commit more corruption,time for change is now,lets take back our country Zambia.I implore my fellow Zambians to vote wisely and to pressure the ACC to persecute these current MMD officials when they leave power
Dennis Temba,Canada
Can you people justify your change coz as far as am concerned pf is not change but former mmd liabilities!maybe upnd but kapena 2016,learn from your mistakes Rb is the angel you know don’t vote for the devil you know!
We have enough evidence that this man is a crook, and a thief. He is the worst leader we have ever had. We are better with him in jail and not as a free man to rob our country. Prevention is better than cure, and we must prevent future thefts by this guy. VIVA SATA, VIVA CHANGE!!
The change Zambians are advocating for is the one that will enhance and foster economic, and social status of the Zambian people.
we do not want continuity of perpetual poverty, disease and economic and social deprivation as experienced under MMD.
They have had 20yrs in which to do the job and make positive and tangible contributions to the wellbeing of Zambians but have lamentably failed.
Change is inevitable and no one will stop this one that is already underway
A bird in RB’s hand is worth 20 in chitulika village
i can’t wait to burry pf next month and i will even put a concrete.
The things you are doing Sata will do even Much Better. We have to see how hard working Sata will be. WE have tested you RB and want we have seen is Ma rabbish Your MPs in Kitwe are Copper thieves including Malanji
the president is very right we need not to experiment lets stick to what we know viva RB
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STUPID ZAMBIANS…FOOLISH ADVISE FROM A MAN OF CALIBER
He must go…HE IS THE WORSTE PRESIDENT ZAMBIA HAS EVER HAD…
1. MOST FLYING PRESIDENT IN THE WORLD IN 3 YRS 2.CHILUBA CORRUPTION 3 ZAMTEL GADAFI,4. NCC(MORE THAN 3 BILLION WASTED). JUST TO MENTION A FEW..I DONT SEE HOW A NORMAL PERSON CAN VOTE FOR SUCH A WICKED AND CORRUPT PRESIDENT
As far as I am concerned the most urgent change that Zambia needs is to get rid of all these visionless, power hungry old men namely, Rupiah Banda, Michael Sata, VJ, Kavindele, Munkombwe and criminals like William Banda, the list is endless. We do not want Zambian version of Mubarak, Gbagbo or Gaddafi.
change for the better, what is good for Zambia continues, what is bad we discard
I do not think there is any sane Zambian who gives a damn about Bwezani’s desired kind of change. We all know his change is the retention of the status core which will see his sons and friend get richer while the majority of Zambians wallow in abject poverty. One also wonders whether this Malawan knows what real change really means, I mean, the man is at all times either on wholly useless and costly touring trips and the only times he is on the ground, he is one hell of a lazy alien SOB reporting for work at 11 am and knocking off by 15 hours. He pretends he works from home when all he does is “Kayopering” or indeed “Shikapwasharing”!
Confucious once said, and quote” “Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.” Now, Banda is without any doubt not the wisest bloke on the block. His advocate for fixed change is from a stupidest’s perspective, no doubt. Though I do understand this coming from him because surely there is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. This is too much to expect from the stupidest man.
i thought provincial permanent sec are civil servants who are not suppose to issue campain statements ,but c the administering of govt projects.PLEASE I KNOW MANY PEOPLE FAIL TO DIFFECIATE B/N GOVT AND ADMINISTRATION.YOU ARE TRYING TO VOTE OUT THE CORRUPT R BANDA ADMINISTRATION AND NOT GOVT.govt of the pipo by the pipo but they will never be an administration of the pipo by pipo.U CHANGE ADMINI BUT GOVT REMAINS.
Scare mongering. Let the people decide by themselves. The time is nearing for you to leave state house. Donchi kubeba sssshhhhh.
we want real change that will put in jobless young people.HHHHHHHHHHHHHH
ALL OLD POLITICIANS SHOULD RETIRE TO PAVE WAY FOR FRESH BLOOD! YOU HAVE CONTINUED TO OBSTRUCT THE YOUNG FROM GETTING DESCENT JOBS. THERE IS NO WAY A FARMER CAN HAVE A GOOD HARVEST IF HE CONTINUES PLANTING OLD SEED! WE NEED NEW SEED.
RB was disgraced during his tour of Luapula which ened yesterday without fulfilling his scheduled programmes much to the amusement of his own contigent of bootlikers like Kavindele, Newstead Zimba and Zanama , “kalikwitobo” Elvis Nkandu! Ala people drunk and it must have cost the tax payer billions on this failed outing. What a way to Say Bye to the People of Luapula by their Mbuya! No magor project to talk home about in His 3 years. Bye RB enter SATA 20th SEpt. 2011. To others its unbelievable , but the writing is on the wall!
So fast out of Luapula! Why is it that its Sata setting the campaign trail pace and why is it only Sata being mention by RB and his campaign team-is he the only oppostn leader standing? RB and the MMD are feeling the steam-the remaining 19 days are very cruncial, the odds are against MMD, NDOCHI KUBEBA is spreading like wild fire, by the 20th, even those being given money by the mmd now would have used it and forgotn that they receivd from them as they all wl be singing NDOCHI KUBEBA, MWAMUKOLO FELLA, Wapia Muzi!
The country is not moving forward because of the same old politicians that have overcrowded the front. It is some kind of a road-block to young people. you have caused congestion to many youths. Have mercy on them! How can they get jobs if you dont retire?
seasons change. you may think you have done well when actually not. You can only see the diferrence when another person takes over. . .2011 is for HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Go man and rule these savages, who can find a normal Zambian to contest the presidency. Viva RB Viva Zim. We won soccer and now we want the presidency.