I DON’T QUALIFY FOR ANY POSITION IN ZAMBIA, I AM A SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZEN — NDAMBO
…as Ndambo dismisses claims he is eyeing political office
Choma, 01.07.2022
My Home Town Founder, James Ndambo has clarified that he does not qualify for any political position in Zambia because he is a South African citizen.
“I was born here, was raised just by this house here. But I am no longer a Zambian. I am a South African. Meaning that, I cannot participate in Zambian politics. Please get it from me,” he clarified.
Mr. Ndambo has also hinted that he is planning to change his citizenship to become a Congolese.
The Choma born, South African based multinational businessman tycoon was responding to skeptics that have aligned his widespread donations in the region to political ambition.
“We interfere with beautiful projects simply because of suspicions. Everything is political. We can’t live like that… I cannot qualify- Even if I wanted to become a politician in this country, I would have to wait maybe for five years before I can qualify. But as I stand here tonight, I don’t even qualify to stand for any position because I am a South African,” he explained.
Mr. Ndambo added, “In fact very soon, I want to give up that citizenship, I want to become a Congolese… Meaning that I am not coming to Zambia anytime soon. Allow us to develop these places. Don’t interfere with your politics. We don’t just qualify. We mean well!”
He explained that his works in Choma seeks to inspire the district as a shining example of development by people who remember their home town.
Mr. Ndambo was speaking Friday evening when he commissioned the road and street lights from Shampande to Choma Secondary School through to his Mambushi Farms.
He also commissioned the Shampande Water Tank Project, a piece of infrastructure that was close about 30 years ago.
Meanwhile, Southern Province Minister, Cornelius Mweetwa graced for commissioning and reiterated that his presence along with the Solicitor General, Marshal Muchende signifies that government supports the work of My Home Town.
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