If you escaped extreme poverty + got an education, you’re an OUTLIER.
It’s hard to be poor AND successful. But a good country isn’t built for OUTLIERS. It’s built for ordinary & average people who deserve a fair shot. That’s the Zambia I long for 🤨 #nodignityinpoverty
FORMER Vice-President Enoch Kavindele has called for respect of the Office of the President, saying the violence that happened in Chingola over the weekend is regrettable.
Mr Kavindele says going anywhere near the President and threatening his security is unlawful.
He said Mr Hichilema has done a lot for the people on the Copperbelt, and Chingola in particular, ranging from road infrastructure to revitalisation of mines, hence what happened on Saturday was uncalled for.
Mr Kanvidele, who was Chingola Member of Parliament for 15 years, however, believes that the head of State has massive support in the area.
“Even if the mob was frustrated, there was no good reason to throw stones, attack the police and burn their vehicle,” he said.
Zambian National Budget
2021: K119.6 billion
2022: K173.0 billion (+45% increase)
2023: K167.3 billion (-3% decrease)
2024: K177.9 billion (+6% increase)
2025: K226.1 billion (+27% increase)
Constituency Development Fund
2021: K1.6 million
2022: K25.7 million
2023: K28.3 million
2024: K30.6 million
2025: K30.6 million
Zambia National Debt including Interest
2021: $31.74 billion
2022: $33.4 billion
2023: $30.6 billion
2024: $29.6 billion
2025: $26.6 billion (projected)
Zambia’s GDP
2021: $22.10 billion
2022: $29.16 billion
2023: $27.58 billion
2024: $26.33 billion
2025: $ 28.91 billion (projected)
Source: MoFNP, World Bank & IMF
Question: To what extent have these economic metrics translated into impact on the common man?