Gabriel Pollen, PhD

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Govt. and Rural Development, Republic of Zambia. Believer. PhD Economics @SOAS

[Gabriel Pollen, PhD @tgpollen]

SITUATING LUSAKA ANNUAL FLOODING IN ITS PROPER CONTEXT

I’ve been called the “DMMU dude with a reflector and gumboots” who never attends to flooding in Lusaka, and sometimes accused of being reactive and doing nothing about the annual flooding that plagues Lusaka.

But …

[Gabriel Pollen, PhD @tgpollen]

A bicycle is a powerful tool for household welfare and national development.

Ended event with a circuit race around Heroes Stadium — the Guest of Honour wasn’t allowed to lose 😂🏆
#WorldBicycleDay #CyclingForDevelopment #Zambia

[Gabriel Pollen, PhD @tgpollen]

World Bicycle Day today, hosted by World Bicycle Relief.

Stakeholders present included Govt, CSOs & NGOs.

As Guest of Honour, I reaffirmed Govt’s commitment to road safety & responsive transport infrastructure.

[Gabriel Pollen, PhD @tgpollen]

Pay property rates, levies, permits & more online via Airtel Money, cards, or bank transfer. Instant receipts, real-time verification, no queues, greater transparency & no cash handling.
Lusaka leading the way! Have you tried it yet? Share your experience 👇

[Gabriel Pollen, PhD @tgpollen]

ZNBC Morning Live I discussed Lusaka City Council’s new e-Council cashless platform (https://t.co/q9cjpYUWv7) — a big step in our digital transformation!

[🅱️rian🇿🇲🇦🇷🏆⚽️📈 @briansimasiku]

We’re so used to unhealthy lifestyles that a disciplined physique now looks unusual and must be explained 🙆🏻‍♂️.

The more important question is whether he’s healthier now than he was before. From his own account, the answer appears to be yes!💪🏽

[Mwebantu @Mwebantu]

Dr. Gabriel Pollen: Full discloure on my weight loss - https://t.co/3hYCEaGTQX

[the ghetto experience 🇿🇲 @henzy_lb]

@tgpollen this is great.💯🤝

[Gabriel Pollen, PhD @tgpollen]

#NewProfilePic

[Gabriel Pollen, PhD @tgpollen]

We are pushing hard the digital transformation agenda, local council services will all be digitized, eliminating unnecessary queues and wasted time, and other transaction costs. At Lusaka City Council, an initial 10 services can now be transacted on #Zamportal. More to come.

[Gabriel Pollen, PhD @tgpollen]

@LankyObserver I am an empiricist. Still happy to engage on the substance. My question was straightforward: what polling or data source supports the claim of ‘lowest approval ratings of any incumbent since 1991’?
Publicly available, credible surveys (Afrobarometer, local pollsters, etc.) ???

[Gabriel Pollen, PhD @tgpollen]

Here’s my weekend read.

“The UK only grows a little over half its food needs … it imports … [between 39% and 50%] of total supply

What are you reading this weekend?

[Gabriel Pollen, PhD @tgpollen]

Mazabuka: Breaking ground on KfW Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Project for 7 Southern Province districts; drainage, roads, bridges.

Also inspected CDF school lab, new market, 10km+ township roads underway.

To contractors: Value for money, timely delivery, quality work.

[Copperbelt Energy @CECinvestor]

The newly commissioned 136 MW Itimpi II Solar PV Plant in Kitwe marks a major milestone in Zambia’s clean energy journey.

We were honoured to have His Excellency, President Hakainde Hichilema, grace the occasion, alongside senior government officials, the CEC Board and Management, and our esteemed local and international partners.

Here’s a photo focus of the plant -a symbol of progress, innovation, and our shared commitment to a sustainable energy future.

[Gabriel Pollen, PhD @tgpollen]

Mazabuka: Breaking ground on KfW Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Project for 7 Southern Province districts; drainage, roads, bridges.

Also inspected CDF school lab, new market, 10km+ township roads underway.

To contractors: Value for money, timely delivery, quality work.

[U.S. Embassy Lusaka, Zambia @usembassyzambia]

1/3 Yesterday at Mingomba Mine, the United States and Zambia broke ground on the single largest private investment in Zambia's history. @KoBold_Metals, an American company, has committed $3 billion USD to bring the Mingomba copper mine to life with ZCCM. Ambassador Gonzales joined President @HHichilema for the ceremony.

[Jito Kayumba @JitoKayumba]

Bally continues to deliver as demonstrated at the National Delivery Day...

[Beatrice Mutali @MutaliBeatrice]

Really honored to lead the UN Country Team for a great meeting with President @HHichilema and his team. We discussed national priorities to our shared vision for the future. We’re fully committed to supporting the Government’s agenda for a more prosperous Zambia. 🇿🇲🇺🇳

[Duma Gideon Boko @duma_boko]

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥: 𝐊𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟒/𝟕 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Round-the-clock operations will enhance trade efficiency, strengthen regional connectivity and accelerate economic growth.
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#KazungulaBridge #OneStopBorderPost

[Gabriel Pollen, PhD @tgpollen]

@hunterkabs123 Agreed 💯

[Gabriel Pollen, PhD @tgpollen]

Cabinet has approved the extension of business and operating hrs to 24hrs for markets, bus stations and other business premises, unlocking new avenues for economic growth, job creation, productivity and inclusive prosperity across all sectors. A transformative step forward.