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HH: Life Hard Under PF, They Should Be Voted
LIFE under the Patriotic Front (PF) Government has become increasingly unbearable for many poor Zambians who were promised more money in their pockets and time has come to reject their lies by voting the ruling party out of power, United Party for National Development (UPND) president Hakainde Hichilema has charged.
And all the traditional leaders in Southern Province have endorsed Mr Hichilema for the presidential election this month but have warned the opposition leader that they would campaign against him in 2016 if he failed to deliver to their expectation if elected president on January 20.
Mr Hichilema said it was unacceptable that Zambians should be struggling to have access to basic necessities in their lives in a country boasting of being endowed with natural riches.
He said the cost of living had more than trebled under the PF Government and that many Zambians were regretting having voted for the ruling party in 2011 and were more than ready to correct the mistake this month.
He said the removal of subsidies on maize and fuel without warning and lack of a strategy to maintain prices at affordable levels was the most careless and irresponsible act by any Government professing love and care for its citizens.
Mr Hichilema said the removal of subsidies on fuel quickly triggered the increase in food and transport costs apart from damaging local businesses.
He said it was lack of economic understanding on the part of the PF Government that while the global fuel prices had continued to fall by record 35 percent, Zambians had continued to pay astronomical costs of fuel while the local industry was suffering.
Mr Hichilema said Government had remained unclear how the money supposedly saved from the removal of subsidies on maize and fuel had been spent.
He stated that the PF Government had built an unmanageable debt mountain in the last three years which will need a lot of sacrifice to dismantle yet the leadership was boasting of having saved money from the removal of subsidies on maize and fuel.
“To address the high cost of living, we are proposing a combination of short and long term measures. In the short term, we must reduce the pump price of fuel as it has significantly reduced on the international markets in recent months. We need to lift the wage freeze and lower the prices of food. By lowering the price of fuel, we would be stimulating our economy and help create an environment in which Zambian businesses can move forward and drive growth,” Mr Hichilema said.
Meanwhile, traditional leaders in Southern Province have decided to endorse Mr Hichilema for the presidential election this month.
Addressing the media at Golden Pillow Lodge in Monze yesterday, Chief Mukuni of the Toka Leya people of Southern Province, said their decision to endorse Mr Hichilema was not about tribe.
Chief Mukuni, who was speaking on behalf of other traditional leaders in the Province, said after scrutinizing all the participating candidates, the chiefs decided to back Mr Hichilema because he was the only leader capable of fostering development.
“As traditional leaders, we have over the years been neglected by successive governments and we have decided that there must be a new government that is going to take care of our affairs. We have reluctantly decided to emulate our colleagues in the Eastern Province who, through Paramount Chief Mpezeni, have endorsed Mr Lungu. We have made our choice after scrutinizing all the presidential candidates and we have decided to endorse Mr Hakainde Hichilema for the presidential election this month,” Chief Mukuni said.
The chiefs that attended the media briefing included Chikanta of Kalomo, Singani of Choma, Machila of Namwala, Simaamba of Siavonga and Hamusonde of Mazabuka.
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GIFT
January 7, 2015 at 12:27 pm
some cadres from the panga family are reported to have killed a UPND cadre in Mongu.when is this party going to stop violence.Any way 20th January we voting them out.
luvale
January 7, 2015 at 5:09 pm
Iwe ka hikala ka gift, osa nama ati afa upnd cadre. offical reports are such that he sustained a five stitches cut. waba ihole.
20.01.15
January 7, 2015 at 12:45 pm
The panga family is now UPND.Others have even begun appearing in courts in kasama.Mongu attacks etc.They potrayed themselves as non violent yet the contraly is true.
20.01.15
January 7, 2015 at 12:52 pm
U are just a job seeker hh.Theres nothing u can do 4 Zambia.Explain to us how u will do miracles and not why.Free education!something that is not sustainable.LIAR.What happens to private schools and universities?They fire their employees?Is this a way of creating more employment.U have no agenda 4 zambia thats why u will neva b president
GIFT
January 7, 2015 at 1:16 pm
And who is Edgar Lungu, if you call HH a job seeker and a LIAR?
20.01.15
January 7, 2015 at 1:26 pm
EL IS ALREADY IN EMPLOYMENT,HE IS ALREADY PRESIDENT.WHY ARE U WASTING YO ENERGY?
illuminatti
January 7, 2015 at 1:44 pm
chiwamina gaalu!
by hook and crook.
its better to work hard and earn your money, other than poisoning friends in order to succeed.
guy scot, cries, you can even see the bulging tears in his eyes.
the guy has been betrayed and threatened with deportation by your president who will never rule this country.
HH viva.abashi tribalists with your mpezeni
20.01.15
January 7, 2015 at 2:02 pm
at the CROSS OVER NIGHT,Major1 Prophet Shepered Bushiri reaffirmed EL winning 20th polls as long as he humbles himself and work together with the white man
Alola
January 7, 2015 at 2:04 pm
@illuminatti, All traditional leaders in Southern Province have decided to endorse Mr Hichilema for the presidential election this month while chief mpezeni of the Ngoni pipo in Eastern province has endorsed Edgar Lungu.SO WHO IS THE CHIEF OR CHIEFS OF TRIBALISTS?
A.CHIEF MPEZENI
B.CHIEFS OF SOUTHERN PROVINCE
limpo
January 7, 2015 at 2:18 pm
WHATS SOPECIAL ABOUT EDGAR APART FROM STEALING AN INNOCENT PERSON S MONEY.
kamenomeno kalungu
January 7, 2015 at 2:55 pm
hahahahaha ati job seeker muleunfwako nensoni ka lungu kaka bolala he will neva be presdent we dot need thieves in our country viva hh
20.01.15
January 7, 2015 at 6:39 pm
KA HH no tumatobo mundalama shakwibila ba shi mine and also blood mone……
22.01.15
January 7, 2015 at 3:14 pm
Advice to Mr. Hichilema:
1 restoring subsidies is not a long term sustainable economic measure. let economy sustain itself through capacity building and full employment of available resources.
2 reduce cost of food prices? explain properly becoz the farmer also needs his profit to continue producing.
3 fuel prices are dependant on external factors, so if u are thinking of subsidies, where is ur source of money while also lifting the wage freeze?
20.01.15
January 7, 2015 at 6:51 pm
good one.thumbs up 22.01.15
bj
January 7, 2015 at 1:11 pm
The current French president Hollandeur said the same things as u against Sacoz.They thought he was their saviour bcoz they couldnt understand that there is a world wide economic inbalance just like HH.They are now regretting and are calling for a return of sakoz into politics.PF has tried.Zambia is currently ranked as the 10th fastest growing economy in the WORLD,and 7th in africa.Google it
limpo
January 7, 2015 at 2:20 pm
RUBBISH
Kape
January 7, 2015 at 1:15 pm
i agree with 20.01.2015 hh does not stay here in Zambia so what sort of the a president you want ifwwe in EL chase and mr. chilufya’s spirit will be very happy to see this coming and hh will be surprised on that day only 13 days remaininglets wait and see!!!!
20.01.15
January 7, 2015 at 1:15 pm
THE BEST HH CAN DO IS TO CONVINCE EDGAR TO GIVE HIM A MINISTERIAL POSITION SO THAT HE CAN GAIN SOME EXPERIENCE ON HOW STATE AFFAIRS ARE RUN AND NOT KRAALS
barose activist
January 7, 2015 at 1:23 pm
iwe 20.01.2015, ar you aware that police in kasama have arrested 4 upnd cadres with pangas? which panga family ar u refering to b4 i jugde u to be an hypocity
20.01.15
January 7, 2015 at 1:31 pm
AM AWARE OF THAT FRIEND
katongo
January 7, 2015 at 1:29 pm
To the ignorant and interlectually blind, HH’s words sound far fetched and like he is only looking for a job. however, it is attainable and i agree that amongst the candidate HH is the most potent. we all know who the job seekers are. kikiki
My vote is yours come 20 jan.
20.01.15
January 7, 2015 at 1:35 pm
Your vote will be like a cup of sugar being poured in lake kariba with hope that it will be sweetened.Share waste of energy and resources when u know that its not achievable
peddle
January 7, 2015 at 1:42 pm
A heaven on earth its impossible,say something we can believe,me its PF chabe.
Kape
January 7, 2015 at 1:50 pm
bj thank you for your comment and observation in this country let us wait and see what isgoing to happen on the 20th only 13 days remaining//////////
kakolwe
January 7, 2015 at 1:52 pm
PF is the ONLY party that has increased the salaries of chiefs in Zambia. It is the party that has put the affairs of chiefs to be in govt than being a dept under social welfare (Ministry of Chiefs & trad affairs). So your majesty, Chief Mukuni, behave not as though you are about to jump on the bungy jumpee.
peddle
January 7, 2015 at 2:14 pm
@kakolwe, You have make me laugh kani ya bungy jumpee ,you will fight with chief mukuni ana boga.ha ha ha ha!!!!!!!!
bawesu
January 7, 2015 at 2:06 pm
Tonga chiefs,nisembana wikute, mukuni
Efintu.
burningrubber
January 7, 2015 at 2:22 pm
HH bushe wiso na noko.. do you have to give a blame pf
burningrubber
January 7, 2015 at 2:28 pm
HH bushe wiso na noko ngalifilwa ukusunga.. do you have to give a blame pf
kakolwe
January 7, 2015 at 3:20 pm
Below the belt man!! Let’s stick to points.
Ba HH can’t just jump up from “only a Tonga” foolishness and hope to rule Zambia coz he amassed capital from Zambia!! Teeeti!!
Like Abiola of Nig, he thinks millions of Dollars can buy him the presidency? Akafwa nabwima pa 22/01/15 kucikonko.
Peopl of Zambia, this lout thought it was only Sata who could beat him, let us go out enmass on 20-01-15 and show him that Sata was made by the people & the same pipo will makeEL even without Mukuni and the Gang.
Dorika
January 7, 2015 at 3:13 pm
Very soon HH will gwada for a job from His Majesty the Chosen one. This is no other than Edgar Chagwa Lungu, man of the moment. Have you seen ifyo chagwa aololoka bwino kwati ni Obama? Edgar Obama Chagwa Lungu, the 6th President of the Republic of Zambia from 21st January 2015 to 2021.
kakolwe
January 7, 2015 at 3:37 pm
Muli tako baBB, do taxi drivers pay ‘pay as you earn? Is the $ a cosmetic product? Discuss matters over which you have data or else just shout “FlightHH2015″, wipe your arse and be on your way. Coz that’s what you are experienced in: allulating crushed and sunken planes.
Let Lungu reign.
kakolwe
January 7, 2015 at 3:41 pm
Sorry @Dorika, that reply is for BB, below, who speaks through …iye, my daughter is leaning over my shoulder trying to see what am posting.
BB
January 7, 2015 at 3:17 pm
PFools…… is the 100% increment on presumptive tax on taxis, minibuses and buses what you call lower taxes and more money in the pocket? Is the increase in mealie meal,cement,dollar and fuel what you call more money in the pocket? Stop being fools!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HH nizi………….
Kape
January 7, 2015 at 3:50 pm
mwe bantu were is chief of grief? talk to me i miss you so much becoz its like you the owner of this network.
precious
January 7, 2015 at 3:50 pm
CRY HARD NOW COME 20-01-15 HH WAKENA MWA STATE HOUSE.
20.01.15
January 7, 2015 at 7:10 pm
I didnt know that theres also a state house in southern province.We will escort him
NTONGO
January 7, 2015 at 4:05 pm
It is EL all the way, Lets wait for January. PF cannot be in Power for three years and believe me HH is feeding on a diet of misinformation. He is just a cheap amateur vampires who cannot ascend to plot 1. He is just an under-five who is just suppose to be appointed as southern province minister
VAMPIRO
January 7, 2015 at 4:06 pm
Only one chief from eastern and ALL the chiefs from southern. Why. If this is not tribalism then wat is it. Zambians open yo eyes and lets put to death this tribal party.
precious
January 7, 2015 at 4:18 pm
U AR CORRECT VAMPIRO TRIBALISM IS NOT AN ESSUE.VOTE WISELY
gina h
January 7, 2015 at 4:45 pm
creation of new districts created more jobs, after all govt is the biggest employer in zed. In 2013, govt reduced p.a.y.e. Subsidy removal is necessary for infrastructure development, e.g. Link 8000. Pf have been honest & deserve more than 1 term.
luvale
January 7, 2015 at 5:11 pm
Dr C. Banda is the one responsible for the violence.
PanAfricanist
January 7, 2015 at 5:22 pm
Politics for dummies; Never kneel down before a polical opponent. You (HH) shall ever be submissive to EL.
BOB
January 7, 2015 at 5:53 pm
POLITICIAN—IF YOU VOTE FOR US INTO POWER WE ARE GOING TO REDUCE POVERTY REDUCTION……….AND PEOPLE ARE HAPPY AND CLAPPING FOR HIM
ME AM WONDERING IF ZAMBIANS ARE PAYING ATTENTION TO SOME OF THESE MESSAGES FROM OUR POLITICIANS..!!
kakolwe
January 7, 2015 at 7:10 pm
Kikikikikikikiki!!!!
pwaaaaaaaaahhhhha!
HOW DID I MISS THE REDUCTION OF POVERTY REDUCTION!!!!
Yes they clap because they are paid up cadres who have to make their master feel strong!!!
vampiro
January 7, 2015 at 6:32 pm
It’s hh who said that ‘ reduce poverty reduction’. Learning politics the hard way
barose activist
January 7, 2015 at 10:42 pm
Good night pipo, we shall continue tomoro until we see our lungu thru.
Scott chibanda
January 8, 2015 at 12:44 am
It’s not over till GOD says so, good nigtht pipo. Ok??
lnvestigator
January 8, 2015 at 4:03 am
Ati Flight HH2015, yaku Malaysia? let it be loaded with all the tonga chiefs and see how they will crash in Zambezi river on 20th Jan. This tribe is something else, learn from the bembas you pipo. We value every one, tongas inclusive but them all what they want is “lbemba ilamana this time”, ndine mwana wa nyoko?
bbwa2lyapapa
January 8, 2015 at 4:51 am
@Investigator where you come from there are no elders no wonder you stand and insult our chiefs like that with a trouse failing to reach your waist.
chikombe simon
January 8, 2015 at 5:26 am
We Know All Chiefs In Southen Province,are Triblist Apart From Two,we Wil Teach Them,3 Province Aganist 7province “Ifintu Ni Lungu”
Barotse Man
January 8, 2015 at 6:39 am
20th January HH will kneel down to Edgar. Kateka ni Lungu!
moloshi
January 8, 2015 at 6:48 am
KA hh uko ukutali. let pf continue coz surely we have seen wat our late man Rilly promised. viva pf
barose activist
January 8, 2015 at 7:37 am
Good moning pipo, ba oposition hav no propa meseg to delop de country. dey ar just ambshing de perceived pf mistakes but dey lack experience. ikaba ni job on training. lungu has enough experience & knos where to stat frm.
barose activist
January 8, 2015 at 7:43 am
wen sata was dying, he said “where is lungu?” He waited for him & gave him de instruments of power. Sata new de man & his wek culture. mukamona ifyo kakabomba ka mudala.