LUAPULA CHIEFS HAIL PRESIDENT HH FOR PAY RISE.
TRADITIONAL leaders in Luapula Province have commended President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration for increasing their salaries and allowances.
They expressed their happiness about the increased salaries and allowances when Vice-President Mutale Nalumango paid a courtesy call on them in Mwense District.
Speaking through a representative, Roy Lombe, the chiefs said it is commendable that President Hichilema has fulfilled his pledge to adjust upwards salaries and allowances for traditional leaders in the country.
They said they are grateful to the New Dawn administration under the leadership of Mr Hichilema.
They also called for the speedy construction of chiefs’ palaces in the district, and appealed to Government to improve the road network in Mwense.
And Mrs Nalumango said Government is committed to working with traditional leaders to foster national development.
Mrs Nalumango said she took note of all the concerns raised by the chiefs and that they would be presented to President Hichilema so that solutions can be found.
The Vice-President also urged the traditional leaders to take advantage of the free education policy and ensure that more children return to school.
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Too many parasites living off the national treasury. No wonder salaries take up a big chunk of government revenue.
Now the parasites have to be given palaces as well. With this level of dependency, we cannot develop.
Cadres are equally clamouring for their share. They feel “neglected” (read they are not being given access to the gravy train).
What a country!!