President Hakainde Hichilema on Saturday attended the 2024 Nsakwa Ya Ba Kaonde Traditional Ceremony, held in Kasempa District of North Western Province. The event celebrated the cultural heritage of the Kaonde people and provided a platform for dialogue between government leaders and traditional authorities on national development efforts.
In his address, President Hichilema emphasized the importance of traditional ceremonies, describing them as essential to preserving cultural identity, promoting national unity, and engaging with communities and Royal Highnesses on the country’s development agenda.
“National unity remains a key imperative in our government’s drive to accelerate national development,” the President said. He reassured attendees of the government’s commitment to equitable development, highlighting the use of Constituency Development Funds (CDF) and other programs to benefit all regions of Zambia.
The President announced plans to return to North Western Province in the coming days to commission the Kalengwa Mine. Once operational, the mine is expected to generate employment and contribute to economic growth in the region.
In addition, President Hichilema outlined several ongoing development projects in the province, including the construction of the Solwezi Hospital, which is now fully funded. He also confirmed that work on the long-awaited Kasempa-Mutanda-Kaoma Road will begin soon, addressing a key infrastructure priority in the region.
Before the ceremony, the President held discussions with the Nsakwa Ya Ba Kaonde, a council of Kaonde chiefs, and other Royal Highnesses in attendance. He urged the traditional leaders to assist the government in curbing illegal mining activities, emphasizing that such actions could hinder development efforts.
“We will not allow anyone to stand in the way of progress that is meant to benefit our people and the nation at large,” President Hichilema warned.
The event concluded with the President expressing gratitude to the people of Kasempa for their warm reception, saying, “Twasanta bingi ba Kasempa!” (Thank you very much, people of Kasempa).
The 2024 Nsakwa Ya Ba Kaonde ceremony showcased the strong ties between the government and traditional leaders as they work together towards national unity and sustainable development.
When you notice that you have power beyond schedule just know that Kainde is around.
This is garbage trend, we criticized Lungu for taking his thugs to Swaziland to watch nakedness of King Mswati.
Now it’s HH going door to door to participate in witchcraft ceremonies.
Is it true that there is a lot of “enjoyment” at this special ceremony?
These trips cost money. When you see your equals at work are managing better than you find time examine yourself. Same with countries… when you see Germany doing better than it’s not because they white NO! It’s because they invest in sensible things not in political campaigns.
Youngman Nostradamus, I know your real name. You cannot compare HH numerous traditional ceremony attendance to Lungu/ Zuma escapedes to go and watch neckless under 15 young women. Lungu/Zuma trips were just meant for pedophiles. Zuma even went as far as selling his daughter to the most notorious pedophile on earth. Just te become part of that kingdom.
And we go to the west and beg for donations whilst we waste tax payers money…Presidential trips are very costly…no wonder African countries will remain poor….thats the reason the office of the President is at State House to avoid unnecessary trips…..because its very costly to move the President even for a single mile….that money can be used to import electricity in times of drought
Campaign after Campaign .. Plus his blue light patrol goes to all these place ignoring all safety proceddures and forcing people off the road
The problem is we cant find anyone to replace him So What Now ????
At Community House
HH: Now that I am President, how can I waste more government money?
Jito Kayumba (Special Assistant for Economy) Your Excellency just dream up any cultural festival and visit it.
HH Good and all of you senior civil servants accompanying me can have per diem ka?