GOVERNMENT URGED TO BE TRUTHFUL WHEN DISCUSSING ZAMBIA’S ECONOMIC SITUATION.
By: Sun FM TV Reporter
Economist Yusuf Dodia has urged leaders to be truthful and transparent when discussing Zambia’s economic situation.
In an interview, Mr. Dodia acknowledged that the country has made some progress in addressing poverty but emphasized the need for honesty in economic discourse.
He pointed out the inconsistency between government officials warning about unsustainable debt while ordinary Zambians continue to struggle with the rising cost of living.
Mr. Dodia stressed that the cost of living is increasing daily and urged leaders to be candid about the state of the economy, noting that the worsening situation has fueled public frustration.
He further remarked on the inconsistency among officials, with some discussing debt restructuring while others insist that everything is fine, despite widespread economic hardships.
He emphasized that only truthfulness can lead to meaningful solutions.
Mr. Dodia stop thinking that inflation can be waved away like a wand. Then you are not an economist. The cost of living is current a global issue. If it was as easy to resolve as you suggest. Our more soficated friends would have dealt with the problem.
Be truthful to yourself when you stand up and speak. Over the months government has been forthright about what they promised and why that which they promised can not be attained as inmediate as they suggested. From the draught, to the effects of the war in Ukraine. A spill over of what we and most countries are facing. This is coupled by the bankrupt situations that the state found itself. Even turn around plans in companies take a while to take effect. So stop misleading people with any notion that a mircle could have averted the situation we are in. No one lied when the truth was discovered and if you cared to follow, as an economist; you would appreciate the measures and the efforts being done and explained by the state.
Ifi sungu na fyena…I meant “Sophisticated”