Throwback to 10years ago (2016) in my office in Sandton, South Africa, when I was visited by the now Minister of Foreign Affairs of Botswana. He humbly attended our service then and I later met him in my office and gave him PROPHETIC WORDS, all of which have come to pass.
On the eve of the last election, we met again in Sandton, where I prayed with him and shared with him Gods word concerning his life & career.
You see, the purpose of sharing this (though I have many photos with different political leaders which I don’t post) is to show you the IMPORTANCE of having leaders who SEEK THE FACE OF GOD. Over the next few days I will post photos to encourage some of you.
It is also a testament to the GRACE God has placed upon my life. I am a PROPHET to political and business leaders.
I am God’s PROPHET TO NATIONS.
~ Isaiah Brian Sovi
Earlier today, I had the honour of attending the first session of the Botswana Agriculture Business & Investment Forum upon Special Invitation from the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture. The Forum convened policymakers, investors, agribusiness leaders, farmers, and development partners to explore investment opportunities, strengthen agricultural value chains, and accelerate innovation within Botswana’s agri-food sector.
I spent time with Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr. Edwin Dikoloti, where we discussed both the vast opportunities and the pressing challenges facing the industry. I also expressed my concern regarding the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease situation and its impact on livestock, farmers, exports, and the broader economy.
I assured him that the nation and his Ministry remain in our prayers as they continue working to safeguard and strengthen Botswana’s agricultural future
THIS IS LONG BUT WORTH IT. HERE IS MY HUMBLE PROPOSAL TO THE ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT & President @HHichilema 🇿🇲
If we are serious about transforming Zambia, then we must start thinking beyond elections, beyond parties, and beyond five year cycles. We must think GENERATIONAL.
1: EXTEND THE PRESIDENTIAL TERM TO 7 YEARS WITH A TWO TERM LIMIT
Serious development requires policy continuity.
Major infrastructure, energy projects, industrialisation programs and deep economic reforms do not mature in five years. By the time a government begins to gain momentum, it is already preparing for the next election.
Constant election cycles create short term thinking. Leaders focus on survival instead of legacy. Policy implementation becomes rushed. National focus becomes divided.
A 7 year term, while maintaining a strict two term limit and strong democratic oversight, would help to
Reduce constant election cycles
Lower election costs
Improve policy stability
Strengthen long term national planning
Allow transformational projects to reach maturity
This must not be rushed. It must go through a proper constitutional review process and mature national dialogue. The goal is not to weaken democracy. The goal is to strengthen DEVELOPMENT.
2: ZAMBIA NEEDS A 100 YEAR NATIONAL PLAN
We need a fixed long term national vision that outlives political parties.
Countries like China and Japan operate with long term strategic goals that remain steady regardless of who is in office. Leadership changes, but the NATIONAL DIRECTION does not change.
Zambia needs a 100 year development blueprint with clear 25 year milestones. Core strategic sectors such as energy, agriculture, education, defense, technology and industrialisation must be protected from political interference.
When a new party comes into power, they should continue the national goals, not restart the country from zero.
Development must outlive politics. Vision must be bigger than parties.
3: CLASSIFY GRAND CORRUPTION AS TREASON
When public officials steal millions meant for hospitals, schools, roads and national security, that is not just corruption. That is ECONOMIC SABOTAGE.
Grand corruption destroys lives.
It weakens sovereignty.
It delays progress.
It steals from generations unborn.
If betraying the nation politically is treason, then looting the nation economically should be treated with the same seriousness.
Large scale corruption involving strategic national resources should be classified as TREASON or ECONOMIC TREASON under the law.
No sacred cows.
No untouchables.
Accountability must be real, not selective.
4: INTRODUCE A NATIONAL WASTE AND URBAN MAINTENANCE LEVY
Let us be honest. Our cities need discipline and a culture shift.
Illegal dumping, littering, abandoned buildings and deteriorating unpainted properties affect tourism, public health, investor confidence and national pride.
A structured environmental and urban maintenance levy could fund
Efficient waste collection systems
Strict anti litter enforcement
Urban beautification programs
Mandatory building maintenance standards
Rehabilitation of neglected public spaces
Clean cities are not a luxury. They reflect the mindset of a nation.
Zambia is not poor. It is under managed.
If we want serious development, we must be willing to discuss serious reforms.
This is not about politics,It is about the FUTURE.
~ Isaiah Brian Sovi