@malamachief Not a “guy” at all. Most of the ills we face right now can be directly traced to his third republic. Not a guy at all and history has him in the gutter, rightfully so.
@Charliephiri87@ChabzOfficial Oh grow up, thuggery has been a part of zed politics from the UNIP times ie ba vigilante. The guy was barely in power for 3 years give him a break.
I am in Shanghai 🇨🇳 and told my Mum that I now appreciate what KK was trying to do for #Zambia.
The state, not individuals, should be responsible for wealth creation.
Her response: That's right! The Western model of development was anchored on the pillars of colonialism and the exploitation of resources for their development.
We don't have anybody to colonise and exploit. The model should primarily be "growth from own resources".
@mwilah12@Sika_lennon@Sukie444@perplexity_ai To cut the BS it was actually designed by China Jiangxi Corporation but that wouldn’t get through some thick skulls so broski might have thought robots can make some simpletons understand. Let’s stick to the facts.
@badwool9 I was honestly waiting for Piers to do that quintessentially British thing of slapping both hands on his thighs and standing up while saying “right”.
@LankyObserver It’s more collaborative less confrontational.The workers have some input in the direction of the companies through work councils etc. Prioritising efficiency and equity. Could it work in Zed? Who knows. Would definitely need a change in work culture and better quality unionists.
@LankyObserver What is ‘ the trade union culture’ a constructive trade union is indispensable ATM up until a creative alternative can be found. Maybe exploring the German model of industrial relations could move things forward.