The People’s Republic of China, through the Zambia Chinese Association, has donated goods worth over K1 million along with an additional K200,000 in cash to assist Zambia as it recovers from the devastating effects of drought, Vice President W.K. Mutale-Nalumango announced.
Describing the donation as a “good gesture,” Dr. Mutale-Nalumango emphasized the significance of China’s continued support during challenging times. “We are further delighted with China’s commitment to offer support to Zambia in times of trouble,” she said. “Their dedication to corporate social responsibility has played a pivotal role in strengthening our bilateral relationship.”
The donation comes as Zambia grapples with the economic and humanitarian impact of prolonged dry spells that have affected agricultural output and food security. The Chinese government and businesses operating in Zambia have been key contributors to relief efforts, reflecting the deepening cooperation between the two nations.
Dr. Mutale-Nalumango credited President Hakainde Hichilema’s diplomatic engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping for fostering this strong partnership. “This long-standing friendship and cooperation between the two countries couldn’t have been achieved without President Hichilema’s direct involvement in several bilateral meetings with his counterpart,” she noted.
The donation underscores China’s growing role as a strategic partner to Zambia, providing both economic and humanitarian assistance as the country navigates its recovery.
Isn’t K1million only about £20,000? This Kwacha currency thing is misleading nowadays.
This should not have been a donation,in the first place.The people who polluted our people are not Zambians,they are Chinese
Had government not sold the maize in strategic reserves, these donations were not even going to be necessary
My issue with this drought is with ZESCO. The minister talks of power being provided for 7 hours, I am in PHI/Mtendere area, on Monday power came at 21hrs and by 02 hrs, it was gone. Is that 7hrs? Yesterday Tuesday it came at 21hrs went at 21 05hrs came at 21 43 hrs and went at 02hrs, is that 7hrs. This ZESCO requires competent management, what is wrong with sticking to your own promises
And remember ERB is just like the ZESCO they are supposed to regulate. If you can’t deliver, don’t promise. A second minister has just been embarrassed by a second chief because of these hollow promises.
Drought recovery with ZESCOs way of doing things? Just sticking to promised hours of supply is a challenge. Why not just promise what you can manage. If its 1 hour, so say. Don’t say 7 hours and then short change the citizens. I am a victim of their 7 hours receiving 5 hours of supply
When did ba Veep become a Dr., and earned or honorary? Anyway, only performance is more important, which appears to be lacking these days!
On one hand we are recieving Aid and on the
Side we wasting money on constitution amendments which could have waited.focus
On dollar rate going to K30, load shedding in
Rainy season?cost of living?
Look at us, proud beggars! Wooh!
35,000 dollars… From an entire government, for drought relief… Only one of their chicken farmers could have donated this. Even one of our local artistes could have managed this. Dandy Krazy’s funeral cost more than this. Nangu lwabuchushi zoona…
Beggars (Z) Limited at it again. We are almost listing on the NYSE. Beneficiaries include the subsidiary Baggars Inc.