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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia’s treasury needs to be stronger now that US President Donald Trump is back into the White House.
Addressing the Energy Financing Group at State House today, President Hichilema stated that the global geo-politics have changed with the come back of Trump, adding that Zambia and other African countries were now on their own.
“We need the treasury to be stronger. Let’s not deceive ourselves. The global geo-politics have changed with Mr Trump coming into the White House. We cannot expect ARVs to be bought for us. We have to buy the ARVs. So the treasury must become stronger. We are on our own. I hope we agree that we are on our own,” stated the Head of State.
The President stated that Trump should have hammered Zambia a long time ago so that the growth of the country’s financial institutions could be looked into in order to grow the economy.
“I want to thank Mr Trump, I think he has slapped us not on one chick but on both cheeks. We should have been hammered a long time ago so that we look at growth of all our financial institutions. If the economy is growing, it should be driven by your growth,” President Hichilema said.
Meanwhile, President Hichilema told the group at State House that the current administration is one of the few on the African continent setting targets for industries like mining where government has targeted 300 million tonnes of Copper.
“We hope to hit one million tonnes of Copper. I told you that when you put me in office, I will be the chief investment officer and marketing officer, I’m doing my job, now do your own – which is beneficial to your own,” he added.
The Head of State further advised the private sector and the country’s power utility to work together in order to restore the energy sufficiency.
“Let’s not point fingers at Zesco. It’s we who damaged the Zesco balance sheet, it’s a politician who was forcing Zesco to buy expensive power and sell it cheaper. I will not allow any such decisions to be made. Let’s make Zesco to restore the balance sheet, you as the private sector.”
“I have told Zesco that don’t see private players as your competitor,” said President Hichilema.
By Catherine Pule
Kalemba, March 6, 2025
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THE Ministry of Agriculture has encouraged farmers across the country to report any army worm infestations to their camp extension officers.
Agriculture minister Reuben Mtolo stated the ministry procured and distributed 55,000 litres of low risk Fall Army Worm chemicals to all the 10 Provinces of the country for strategic purposes which will be given out to every affected farmer for free.
Mtolo said the rapid intervention is essential to suppress pest populations, protect crops and mitigate further damage.
The minister urged state holders at every level to work together to ensure a coordinated, efficient and effective response.
He assured the public of government’s unwavering commitment to mitigating the threat of army worms by providing resources to all the affected farmers.
“The Ministry of Agriculture wishes to inform the nation and farmers that it has initiated urgent and decisive measures aimed at combating the widespread infestation of Fall Army Worms that is threatening Zambia’s food security,” stated Mtolo.
“As a Ministry mandated to facilitate the development of a sustainable and diversified agricultural sector for enhanced food and nutrition security, and income generation, we are aware that the Fall Army Worm infestations which have been reported in all the provinces, can have a devastating effect on the national food security.”
“To safeguard the livelihoods of farmers and ensure the nation’s food security, the Ministry is rolling out a comprehensive Response Plan designed for effective and rapid action.”
By Catherine Pule
Kalemba, January 4, 2025
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THE Ministry of Labour and Social Security has called on all employers to submit employment relationship statistics, warning that failure to comply will attract penalties.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Labour Principle Public Relations Officer, Mwaka Ndawa, Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa emphasised that it is a legal obligation for employers to provide labour statistics under the Employment Code Act No. 3 of 2019.
Muntengwa stated that the labour statistics are important in improving employment conditions as they can enable the ministry to track labour market trends and make informed policy interventions.
He said the labour laws require employers to submit and maintain accurate statistics on employment relationships.
Meanwhile, Muntengwa expressed concern that some employers have failed to comply with these requirements, impeding the Ministry’s ability to maintain an updated administrative database.
This, he noted, impends the ministry’s efforts to address key labour market challenges effectively.
“Employers who fail to comply with the legal requirements risk facing sanctions under Sections 12(3), 133(1), and 135 of the Act,” Muntengwa explained.
However, to meet their obligations, employers are required to submit hard copies of employment statistics to the Labour Commissioner’s office or via post.
“Soft copies by email to [email protected] and copied to Assistant Labour Commissioner Mrs. Mukamasole M. Kasanda at [email protected],” he stated.
Muntengwa also reiterated the requirement for wages to be paid in Zambian Kwacha, in line with Section 67(1) of the Employment Code Act.
“While employees may choose their preferred mode of payment such as postal order, money order, cheque, or electronic payment, wages must be denominated in the national currency.”
“The law is clear wages shall be paid in Kwacha. Non-compliance will attract necessary sanctions,” added Muntengwa.
By Buumba Mwitumwa
Kalemba January 3, 2025
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