Following the alleged reckless statements that are tantamount to threatening peace and investor confidence in the country, more stakeholders have come on board to share their sentiments.
Senior Chief Chiwala of the Lamba speaking people in Masaiti district and Chief Lumpuma of the Bulima people in Lufwanyama district on the Copperbelt Province being the latest to express their concerns on the matter.
Senior Chief Chiwala said there is need to tone down on political bickering which he stated has potential to instill fear in the peace and investment of the country.
The traditional leader has observed that political players need to be mindful that they are key to preaching messages of peace stating that, this should not be left to non-political players.
“Utterances from both sides of the political platform are alarming. In all fairness, there is need for all politicians to spend less of their time on political bickering,” Chief Chiwala said.
Chief said there are a lot of reckless statements being channeled out even on unregulated platforms such as social media also stating that, as leaders there is need to look beyond politics and look at the challenges being faced by citizens, especially those in rural areas.
Chief Chiwala who is also Chairperson of the Lamba-Lima Royal Establishment said there is similarly need to acknowledge development taking place in most parts of the country.
Chief Chiwala has however, bemoaned the high levels of poverty in the country especially in rural areas adding that, development should be practical and not politicised.
The Chief also expressed sadness over the bad state of roads in his chiefdom stating that only a stretch of 3.1 kilometers is being constructed.
And Chief Lumpuma stated that there is need for people to be responsible on the statements they make, particularly those that are meant for public consumption.
“Even when investors see such statements, they will be scared, so let’s learn to report with facts and not just hearsay,” he said.
He added that Zambians must be cautioned because the peace that the country has enjoyed for 54 years could not be destabilised.
Meanwhile, Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) Copperbelt Provincial Coordinator, Mike Mushanga has implored political party leaders to ensure their statements are fit for public consumption.
He said riots that arose as a consequence of the statement on the alleged sale of ZAFFICO could have been avoided if leaders engaged each other in an orderly manner.
Mr. Mushanga further said government should also realise that it has a responsibility to respond to concerns from the general public regardless of the source.
Furthermore, Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Nativity Priest in charge, Leonard Tembo said people should use the correct channels to air grievances and not to issue statements that can bring chaos into the country.
“Unity is important among Zambians so let’s promote it. We may have differences in opinions, but the peace we have was not easy to gain looking the fact that many countries strive for peace to attain development. Let’s speak with love and always go by the motto ‘One Zambia, One Nation,” he said.
His money is in panama
His partner moved his asserts to SA
Next step is to set the country in flames and flee
The media is Rwanda played a major role in genocide
Him buried his in a zanaco account, coins meant for the old, orphans and widows.
Same statement about the sale of ZAFFICo shares is made by IDC, Government Spokesperson, and other government leaders is not deemed reckless. Only when made by an Opposition Leader.
Kali envelopes have already exchanged hands, these chives are the only beneficiaries. We are back to the colonial days, give them salt and jewelry deal is done.
Can someone clarify on the asserssions that ZAFFICO houses have been sold to the Chinese? Government should not keep people in the dark on important national issues.Remeber the SCT saga were they refused that no money was stolen or misapplied? When the donors confirmed having stopped funding did we see government acknowledge that something sinister was going on. Can the president hold a press conference for once to iron out some of these speculatios. Listing is selling shares, the question is what percentage is being offered?
Why did he dig tunnels at his house.
His intentions are grey.
Its because am a criminal
Now they’re gonna blame HH on this one too.
Useless chiefs and these other so called civic leaders your subjects are all hungry and all you can talk about is this cheap useless topic, why can’t you ask this failed sh!t hole govt about real issues.
Some young chaps dont grow up, they will remain underfive politicians. Hence they do not chose words. HH is taking advantage of the majority of the people who never pay attention to detail. HH is reckless and a shrewed underfive politician. The UPND was a very powerful party but the epical dominance byt its leader (HH) has killed it and will continue to do so post 2021. Unfortunately there is no one close to succeding HH, that tells you something about the leadership levels in UPND political party.
I am very disappointed with the UPND debates.
Their leader was actively involved in selling national assets and became rich overnight.
He never said a single word against privatization because he was a beneficiary.
Today HH is advocating for nationalization.
We can list Zaffico and still maintain control.
@ Beyond Reproach
You must be disappointed at yourself for being ignorant. Was it HH who set up the privatisation programme?
The chief ‘bemoans the poverty levels and poor state of the roads’, but at the same time seems to suggest censorship of opposing political statements.
By the way, investors know exactly what is going on the country – they do not need to be ‘scared’ by political statements.
The persistent thinking that a group of adults will have rioted because a politician ‘discussed a sale’ on radio is stretched and pathetic to say the least. Things have already been simmering beneath the surface and the riots are merely a conduit releasing the social-economic frustrations. Why haven’t the so-called leaders in power addressed the nation to state where we are, where we are going (if at all) – while being open to questions and scrutiny? Seemingly running the country by behind the scene…
.. statements, dubious spokespersons and ‘dark warnings’ is a sign of cowardice, paranoia and a failure to govern – which leads to further persecutions of perceived ‘enemies’.
The only thing simmering in Zambia today is the hate tongas, their tribal conspirators and upnd supporters have for ECL and PF. Theirs are not opposing views but a total abuse of freedom of expression similar to the Rwandan genocide media attacks on the Tutsis. The biggest frustration is their failure to capture power. hh is the coward using fake news to alarm his supporters to cause anarchy-he has no political intelligence and clout to challenge ECL on policy and real national issues. What pathetic and useless opposition Zambia is cursed with!!
People started wars in the DRC with a view of taking over. …yes they took over a wrecked Congo with its people daily seeking refuge in Zambia and other relatively peaceful countries.
The current president of Chambia told Kabwe residents and the country that Mulungushi textiles would open and employ people. Has Mulungushi textiles opened? If not wasn’t that a blue lie? Has the president been questioned by police for misleading the public?