ECONOMIST SAYS ZAMBIA’S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK PROMISING UNDER UPND GOVT BUT LACKS GRASSROOTS IMPACT
Economist Trevor Hambayi says Zambia’s economic outlook under the UPND administration appears promising as the government enters its final year in office, but cautions that key policies are still not benefiting the average citizen.
In an interview, Mr. Hambayi has acknowledged that macroeconomic indicators have improved since the UPND came into power, citing stabilized inflation, a relatively steady exchange rate, and renewed investor confidence.
He has however stressed that while these gains are evident at the top level, many Zambians continue to face a high cost of living with stagnant household incomes, limiting the real impact of economic progress on daily life.
Mr. Hambayi has since called on the government to prioritize inclusive growth strategies that directly touch the grassroots.
He has further urged increased investment in job creation within productive sectors, enhanced access to finance for small businesses, and tax relief for low-income earners to ensure the broader population benefits from the country’s economic growth.
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HAAMBAYI, you are wrong.
REJECT TRIBALISM, CORRUPTION AND OPPRESSION.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2026.
Ignore this psychopath. His only purpose in life is to make noise.
But my point is while that may be true. Ask why there is a disconnect. What you suggest is that the policy is good. Until it reachs the grassroot its impact will not be attained nor appreciated.
I pose to that we are so accustomed to doing things in a particular way that in the manner we approach policy shift we want impliment in the same manner.
My point, looking at the people we have put incharge in impliment this policy. Local government. Walk into any Council. Do the officers or just counciĺors understand the responisibilty they have? Do they have tge mindset to drive that change? The Local Government Commissioners? These are the change agents we have put in charge to drive that grass roots impact that you dont see.
Secondly communication. Just after the Minister was appointed. You saw the guff that he made about vendors. Does the man understand his own government policy on the matter? Then how do you expect the vendor to understand and the man implimenting that policy say the Council Policy, Council Health Inspectors?
My two ngwee