MUKUKA APPEALS TO HH, FORM NEW TASK FORCE TO CUT GOVERNMENT SPENDING BY HALF FOR US TO SURVIVE
MUKUKA Kampamba popular as Tiza Mukuka a Zambian youth advocate has called on President Hichilema to respond with a powerful solution following US announcement to cut funding to Zambia’s health sector.
US ambassador Michael Gonzales announced today that the US has cut $50m (£37m) in aid to Zambia’s health sector.
I appeal to President Hichilema to establish a new task force tasked with cutting all government spending by half and redirecting those funds to the Ministry of Health. Says Mukuka.
“Forget about those responsible for the alleged theft, tangible solutions are what is needed.
The Government Spending Waste Reduction (GSWR) Task Force will effectively fill the space left by the American actions.
First being CDF budget to reduce it by half and redirect funds to health.
By cutting government spending aggressively, we will have sufficient resources to address the medical needs of our nation. This will enable us to continue importing essential medications for Malaria, HIV, and TB.”
Don’t get fooled, make America great again slogan is by cutting costs. Every American emissary is given a task to find where and how to reduce or cut costs. American aid globally has been reduced. USAID is closed in most countries. Unfortunately here in Zambia we are used to blaming each other even when we are not to blame. Systemic corruption is deep rooted in government ministries due to, greed, unqualified people in wrong jobs, nepotism, tribalism, laziness , political interference, unpatriotic behaviour, lack of professionalism and integrity and unchristian behaviour.
Well said. And gross incompentence
The Zambian Government, both current and previous administrations, has possessed sufficient resources to address the needs of its citizens. However, a significant issue lies in the negative attitudes exhibited by many government employees, characterized by greed and a tendency to engage in dishonest practices.
Misappropriation of fuel is prevalent, as the Government’s fuel allocation formula for official vehicles is often exploited. Requests for extended periods to conduct workshops frequently result in significantly shorter durations, with procurement processes identified as a major contributor to corruption. Corruption within government agencies has become normalized, compounded by bureaucratic obstacles and unnecessary procedures that hinder effective work execution, alongside a lack of adequate project management skills among government personnel.
Equally, the government should take bold measures to reform the operational framework of the government and the conditions of service for Members of Parliament. In many instances, MPs receive allowances that are unwarranted for minimal contributions. Their gratuity ought to be halved, as their role is more of a service than traditional employment. It is not surprising that politics is seen as a lucrative field, given that it often lacks rigorous professional and academic evaluation, leading to unqualified persons getting positions they don’t deserve.