LAMBA-LIMA ROYAL COUNCIL OF CHIEFS – COPPERBELT PROVINCE
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Press Statement by the Lamba-Lima Royal Highnesses of the Copperbelt Province
Greetings to the People of the Copperbelt
The Lamba-Lima Royal Highnesses extend warm greetings and sincere best wishes to all the people of the Copperbelt Province and the Republic of Zambia. We remain grateful to Almighty God for the peace, unity, and stability that our nation continues to enjoy.
Today, we wish to publicly express our heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, for the remarkable development and positive transformation that has taken place across the Copperbelt Province and the nation at large under the New Dawn Government.
Since assuming office, the New Dawn Government has implemented a number of people-centred policies and development programmes that have improved the lives of our people. Among the notable achievements are:
* The introduction of free education, enabling thousands of children, including those who had dropped out of school, to return to learning regardless of their families’ financial circumstances.
* Massive investment in the rehabilitation and construction of roads across the Copperbelt Province.
* The reopening and revitalisation of mines, creating employment opportunities and restoring economic activity in mining communities.
* The increase of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) from K1.6 million to K40 million per constituency, empowering local communities to undertake meaningful development projects.
* The delimitation of constituencies, leading to the creation of additional constituencies and improving service delivery and development at community level.
* The construction and expansion of health infrastructure, including the Cancer Diseases Hospital and various health posts in several districts, bringing healthcare services closer to the people.
* The construction of chiefs’ palaces, demonstrating the Government’s recognition of and respect for the institution of traditional leadership.
* Timely delivery of farming inputs, particularly fertiliser, enhancing agricultural productivity and strengthening food security.
* Increased Social Cash Transfer payments and expansion of the number of beneficiaries, providing much-needed support to vulnerable households.
* The implementation of the Cash for Work Programme, creating income opportunities for many families.
* Expansion of the school feeding programme, improving school attendance and learner performance.
* Restoration and continued payment of meal allowances for university students, easing the financial burden on students and their families.
* Continued support for youth and women empowerment, local enterprise development, and increased investment in community infrastructure through the Constituency Development Fund.
These programmes, among many other progressive policies, have significantly reduced the financial hardships that many citizens experienced before the New Dawn Government assumed office. They have restored hope, dignity, and confidence among our people.
For these commendable achievements, Mr. President, we say: Thank you.
We further acknowledge that the New Dawn Government has promoted peace, strengthened democratic governance, upheld the rule of law, and significantly reduced political violence and caderism. Today, our people are able to live together peacefully regardless of political affiliation, tribe, or religion. The spirit of Ubuntu continues to unite us as one people and one nation.
As traditional leaders, we firmly believe that development thrives where there is peace, unity, and cooperation. We therefore reaffirm our commitment to working with the Government in promoting development, preserving our cultural heritage, and improving the welfare of our people.
In view of the foregoing, we, the Lamba-Lima Royal Highnesses of the Copperbelt Province, hereby pledge our continued support and cooperation with the New Dawn Government under the leadership of His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema. We further call upon our people to support and vote for His Excellency Mr. Hakainde Hichilema so that the developmental programmes and policies currently benefiting and transforming our communities may continue for the greater good of the Copperbelt Province.
As we move forward, let us remain united, peaceful, hardworking, and committed to building a prosperous province for present and future generations. Together, we can safeguard the gains already achieved and continue on the path of sustainable national development.
May Almighty God continue to bless His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema.
May God bless the people of the Copperbelt Province.
May God bless the Republic of Zambia.
Issued by:
Chief Machiya
Chairperson, on behalf of the Lamba-Lima Royal Highnesses
Copperbelt Province
Republic of Zambia
