STATE HOUSE has said that President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has an urgent need to improve the living standards of the people as demonstrated by his unwavering commitment to forge an environment in which people will be able to sustain themselves.
Special Assistant to the president for Political Affair, Dr Chris Zumani Zimba said that it was for this reason that the Head of State championed the establishment of ECL Multipurpose Empowerment Cooperative (ECL MPEC) as a way of realizing his efforts to improve the livelihoods of the Zambian people, especially the vulnerable.
Speaking, Friday, at the ECL MPEC fundraising dinner held at villa mille in Lusaka, Dr Zimba disclosed that the head of state was confident the initiative would resuscitate a number of businesses affected by the devastating effect of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
“President Lungu is confident that through this initiative thousands of Zambians will be empowered to run and resuscitate their businesses as a way of generating income for households.” said Zimba
Meanwhile, the Political aide said that President Lungu is determined to empower both small and medium Enterprises through the provision of material support, products, and machinery to transform their businesses into highly productive enterprises thereby facilitating integration into higher-value markets.
He reminded the secretariat of ECL Multipurpose Empowerment Cooperative to identify and support both established and emerging cooperatives.
Dr. Zimba stated it was President Lungu’s desire that all cooperatives are not only given merchandise they deal in but that ECL MPEC also invests both in their technical know-how and business management skills.
Dr. Zimba also conveyed the president’s gratitude to the cooperating partners of ECL Multipurpose empowerment cooperative
“His Excellency the President is aware and appreciates all the stakeholders for their continued commitment and particularly, for contributing to this cause.
He re-echoed President Lungu’s call for the citizens to “Produce Local, Buy Local, and Use Local” and for chain stores to procure Zambian produce.
The President’s aide also reiterated the call for all cooperatives to ensure that they met quality and safety requirements.
The opposition are not shown on ZNBC. The public order act is against the opposition. All economic indicators are negative ever since PF came to power, and the economic decline started way before Covid came.
Yes, the President is determined to improve the living standards of the people, the disire is there, but obviously he lacks capacity and competence to do that, that is why the economy has been in decline, because he is not gifted in the area of capacity to perform
What determination when we are worse off than the MMD days. Compare and contrast economic stats of MMD and now, we are worse off and completely off tangent. And strangely we have some people clapping for this
The man is nowhere near presidential material. Even the campaign strategy of all PF members shouting his name at every occasion or in every speech is working against them,creating an impression as if he is the only thinker in the party, who unfortunately has completely misfired and failed and ground the economy to a halt even before Covid. All benchmarks used to measure an economy are down, so what is there to praise him for
Somebody is falling and you are praising him, how does he improve. Numbers don’t lie. There is evident failure here, and I AM PF
Has Lungu just woken up? Where has he been the last 5 years?
It is too late. People know that Lungu is an incompetent thief.
Mediocre performance, only in Africa will people praise things that don’t make sense. You fail to lead by subjecting the country to unsustainable debt, and somebody still says you are determined, so how does determination work without the required competency
Tabakapite
Excellent work my son Chris. Indeed his excellency is working really hard for our country. He is spending sleepless nights for us all while our friends in opposition are busy bickering like chickens on heat.
Ha ha, ati determined
Opposition, listen carefully, if you come and fail like PF, we will also come and kick you out. Period
Who in his or her rightful senses would believe a lame duck president. Where has he been all these years – enjoying free stuff on state house. Zambian’s have been calling for help “mutule, mutule bapresident” no were to be seen. So what will motivate him this time around, in fact he might even worsen our situation and run away.
Please let others try, we have lost a lot of time, lives, funds, goodwill as a peaceful investment and tourism distinction.
Adiós, goodbye – you only provided good examples of how not lead a peaceful nation.
What is this propensity for cult personality kansi? It is ECL this, ECL that. Kwaliba shuwa!? Look, Magufuli is doing fantastically in Tanzania but you don’t hear a PJM this, PJM that going on in that country. There is just PRAGMATISM! People are working! Corruption is being wrestled to the ground (yes, they are managing to do capital projects without borrowing!). Ati HE ECL…duh! Match your words with capacity and not a promise to strive towards capacity. Ntawi ili kupita ka?
If ONLY social media users would vote Edgar Lungu would lose elections miserably. Unfortunately the majority voters are not social media users
Na forest yonse mwabula at yenu .You even fence it off .The only development we have seen are your mansions in Lusaka and Swaziland
Been vindicated that KZ is no longer presidential political advisor assistant. Now Zambians know Chris Zuman Zimba is Special Assistant for presidential affairs. A week ago when interacted with Dora Siliya, it was made clear that KZ was dismissed over insubordination to president Lungu and many cases that were swept under the carpet will be activated. Its a wait and see case – Check mate.
Muna dekha you are really a confused upnd diasporan. Every one knows, including your father and mother, that I am no longer political advisor. I even shared pictures on my social media handing over the baton to young Chris. I have openly told you my current role as a director in one of the departments at office of president and yet you continue to dream up faeces in your head. Ulichikopo iwe
Julius Kambarage Nyerere told the Tanzanian people never to name anything after him while he was still alive. Nyerere left a rich legacy of honest leadership with integrity. His party is one of the longest ruling parties in Africa. In the Bible, we read about ‘proud Nebuchadnezzar.’ He says of himself, ‘I was flourishing in my kingdom.’ Daniel warned him, ‘Your power as king has been taken from you.’ A year later, Nebby said to himself, ‘Look at Babylon! I built this great place by my power. I built this place to show how great I am.’ While speaking, madness came upon him and he was driven into the forest. Is it not written in the book of Daniel? Warning against pride.
The bottom line is Edgar Lungu has lamentably failed. Bring different economic stats from what the government itself has published to convince me. Not even sure what the bloggers are arguing about when failure is crystal clear. Economic benchmarks have all been negative even before covid.
Much needed step for uplifting the lives of millions of Zambians. It was mere lip service till now. But we can hope to see some action on this front. Better late than never! I wish this time the government walks the talk and we can see the change envisaged.
The vulnerable section of the society has always been in the line of fire when it came to make policy decisions. Here is a ray of hope for all those deprived of their rightful dues till now. ECL MPEC will bring back the good old days as the businesses affected by Covid19 will be revived. Welcome decision by the government at the right time.
This is how proud Nebuchadnezzar fell. This is how Herod died. Praise and self praise is dangerous for a leader. Praise them when they leave office.
Such brave decisions will definitely bring the economy back on track and the vicious circle of day to day struggle. The small scale businesses will revive with the assistance the government will give. The help is invaluable as it is coming at such a critical time when the economy is suffering due to covid19 pandemic.
Revival of the existing businesses and their upgradation is the best solution to overcome the economic hurdle. As a silver lining, the pandemic has thrown plenty of opportunities as well, if one may notice. The government seems to have noticed them and is working to facilitate people to grab the same. Now it is for the businessmen to make most of it.
This is the golden opportunity for the cooperatives. This is never before chance to jump on. Don’t waste it. Cooperatives can play key role in revival of business in the country and be a driving force of the economic turnaround. This is yet another decision by the government aimed at revival of economy.
This is the time to adopt new technologies. Taking lesson from the pandemic, we must identify our shortcomings and plug them using technology. Since government has decided extend all the necessary help, the time is rife to take as much help as the businesses can. This is the opportunity that must not be wasted.
Dear Zambians, as government has taken such as major initiative to revive businesses in the country. Now it is our turn to reciprocate. Let us insist for local goods, local products and help the local industry. It is the time to show solidarity to our own manufacturers.
It’s so plain n clear to see that ever since we allowed Chinese in this country, our police have become so intolerant, one sided n heavy handed. Imagine people protesting from the bush….awe sure!
But as president, is it not ones job to foster national development? So the chosen handful are the only one he cares to improve living conditions? Leave such mediocre programs to district commissioners they can do it better and it will look dignified. If you are former President and do large scale it also makes sense and not as a sitting president.
Only a little while ago ka chi colour aka was telling us how useless a leader Lungu is, now he’s dining with the devil he is also changed into an animal. Anyways, he’s better that ichilifontini chi Kaizer Zulu who only believes in violence.
What has he been doing for the last 7 years?