THOSE COMPLAINING OF HIGH MEALIE MEAL PRICES ARE LAZY – MUBANGA
SMALL and Medium Enterprise Development Minister Elias Mubanga has criticised those who complain about the price of mealie meal, suggesting that their grievances are rooted in a lack of initiative rather than a genuine scarcity of resources.
“Anyone who bemoans the cost of mealie meal simply because they are too lazy to grow their own maize is missing the point,” he said.
“The solution is within, your grasp is that all you need to do is find a field and start farming as the Zambian soil is rich and plentiful, with the potential to yield bountiful harvests of maize and other crops,” the minister implored.
Meanwhile, Mubanga noted that there was restoration of peace under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership, claiming that Zambia’s socio-political environment has been successfully transformed from a chaotic environment into a peaceful paradise.
Mubanga said the days of unrest and discord are behind Zambians as citizens are now able to live their lives without fear or anxiety.
He said the citizens now feel safe in the knowledge that their safety and well-being are being prioritised by their government.
Mubanga stated that government’s current focus is on developing the country.
The minister was speaking when he addressed the people of Isoka in Muchinga Province yesterday.
Mubanga noted that in the past regime, peace was a fleeting concept, constantly undermined by political violence, civil unrest, and widespread corruption and Zambians were held hostage by the pervasive uncertainty and instability, unsure of what the future held for their families and their country.
Mubanga also detailed the transformation of the Zambian streets, marketplaces, and communities into spaces of serenity and harmony.
“Before his election, our streets and markets were plagued with unrest, violence, and uncertainty however, under President Hichilema’s watch, we have witnessed a marked decrease in conflict and crime, creating a safer and more secure environment for our citizens,” he said.
Mubanga also assured citizens that the distribution of fertilizer, a crucial element in their agricultural livelihoods will be handled in a just and transparent manner.
He asserted that President Hichilema has made it clear that corruption and mismanagement will not be tolerated in his administration.
However, with this resolute stance, citizens are rest assured that government’s precious resources will be distributed fairly and efficiently with no room for theft or embezzlement.
He added that any attempts to manipulate the system would not be tolerated.
“In the past, there were some individuals who sought to exploit the fertilizer subsidy program for their own gain using the NRCs of deceased relatives or family members who were not farmers however, let me warn you now that the days of such fraudulent practices are over.”
By Sharon Zulu
Kalemba
Tell them. The time to depend on others is long gone. God gave us all what it takes to survive as humans, brains, eyes, hands, legs and the land.
Government can only facilitate but many Zambians sell themselves into poverty by selling off the farming inputs given for their startup.
Surely government can not perpetually hand out fisp to the same individuals, others have to be given a chance to start farming too.
Truly speaking, poverty is in one’s mind and poverty should not be politicized. Politicians pushing the narrative of cheap mealie meal even when they know it is a global problem must know that they are encouraging laziness and thieving among the weaker citizens.
Such politicians must be ignored. Some were given ample time to do good while things were good, but they sunk a deep sinkhole in the Zambian economy and now want to blame the person who is trying hard to fix things.
This is an insult to voters after promising them to reduce the price of mealie meal to K50. We need laws to jail politicians that blatantly tell lies during campaigns. This high cost of living is a direct result of poor policies by this government. Captain Ibrahim Traore has reduced the cost of living in his country, so has Mali, Niger and Senegal. Ghana is also turning the corner, having taken control of their gold mines. Countries in Africa are slowly aligning to the vision of Captain Ibrahim Traore. The winds of change in Africa are bringing in positive results. These winds will cleanse out all dirty politicians and usher in young presidents who mean to develop their countries, not their dirty offshore accounts.
Reject tribalism, corruption and oppression.
God bless Captain Ibrahim Traore and Why Me.
Vote for change in 2026.
Vote for change in 2026.
In your foolish world would you believe that the mealie meal price could reduce from K200 to K50. In the first place the president never made such a promise. Do you think price just drop down for nothing and with your five senses. No wonder your support for thieves who plundered this country.
It will certainly be very funny to see some lazy jerk still queuing for cheap ZNS mealie meal starting this june and still complaining
Yes only the lazy one can complain otherwise things are just ok
Don’ t encourage people to be lazy. You know that the damage done by your former government was too much and that there are economic saboteurs syphoning money out of this country, the recent arrest of an Indian National trying to smuggle 2.8 million US Dollars out of this country through Kenneth Kaunda International Airport being a typical example.
Now how many more indians, Chinese and Rwandese have done and are still doing that?
Matters of the economy are not for the faint hearted or short sighted. Look at what is happening around the globe before you dispose of a working government. If you refuse to see the progress being made today, then your idea is just to jave people that can syphon money to sponsor violence and infidelity.
Your insinuation that there should be a repeat of what happened in those Sahel countries is not well thought.
There can only be one Traore in this world and Zambia can only choose a wise leader by the vote.
HakahaakaChiNdigo Tyrororol. Sfupid Idiot, i wud say to you if i were KK. Plz go and buy yr mealie meal at K50 per 25kg bag wherever you can find it. You are also free to live on HH s promises if you like them too much. We are not in farming to feed lazy pipo who after all sell there own goods and services at very high prices. What makes you think mealie meal shud be cheap. Just bcos of a politicians promise? One must be foolish to be talking about something so unrealistic just bcos its promise. What happened to pf ‘s More Money in Pipo’s Pockets? Did it happen? Maybe gassing pipo was putting more money in pipo’s pockets. We are tured of yr type of freedom of speech. What is talking worth when it cant change anything. Go to PF ask them for more money in yr pocket since that was their promise then go and by mealie meal wherever you find it at K50. From now own stop buying our mealie meal since in yr opinion it is too expensive. Stupid Idiot KK style.
Politicians are very funny. Tomorrow during elections campaigns, he will go and kneel before the very people he is insulting. Shameless UPND leaders.