Imagine you run a business, with the performance of the MMD, can you hire them for another job..This is what 2011 election is about: MMD must convince Zambians to rehire them in 2011.
WILL YOU REHIRE MMD IN 2011?
Across the country, healthcare workers, farmers, students and teachers are demanding better conditions of services. The ruling party is already marketing its MMD presidential candidate for 2011; an example how out of touch politically a regime can be with needs of its citizens. Of course, the wish of any ruling party is to stay in government. So the MMD will fight to keep its power, that’s the way of politics. But Zambians can not avoid asking; what specifically does MMD want to achieve beyond 2011 which has not been done, tried before or achieved since 1991?
Our hard working nurses operate with inadequate medical supplies and teachers work in poor facilities. Their demand for a sustaining working condition is legitimate. Unfortunately, we see the same pattern of dismissive from government leaders. But when it involves self government pay, there is money for government officials to import new luxury cars.
Millions of dollars spent on importing mobile hospitals and manda mandas would give better salaries and provide professional development opportunities for nurses and teachers. Mobile hospitals and hearses can not function in a vacuum; both will require motivated and well paid healthcare workers to utilize those facilities. We know our government is limited in resources; but Zambians expect sound MMD government priorities in any public spending. Zambia requires a comprehensive reform on health sector. We can not sustain the health sector on the generosity of South Africans to treat our patients. This will require a radical change of health policy and new ways of providing care to Zambians. The status quo is a sick healthcare in need of reform.
Zambians hope for 2011 elections is that presidential candidates campaign on workable, innovative and quality health policies. It is time to move from cheap campaigns to real infrastructure reforms debates. Zambia ’s current health challenges require a new political platform and new ways of governance. Zambians should not expect changes in healthcare if we keep electing the same people or party with same manifesto and tactics into power.
Take a hard look at Zesco. The problem is not Zesco but government policy. Power shortages should not be a way of life for Zambians. Power shortage is a sign of failing government. Nationwide power outrage shows that Zambia ’s electricity supply system is dysfunctional, ill-equipped and outdated. To fix this problem will require changes in political leadership, ideology and ZESCO management. Zambians are waiting to hear from MMD government about their plans for power supply beyond 2011 and what specifically it plans to do which has not been done since 1991. Zambia has enough resources from coal, solar and wind for alternative power supply sources and water for more power. All it requires is an effective government with clear policies, strategy and vision.
ZESCO enjoys market monopoly and revenue to upgrade its ageing grid system. Unless that revenue is misappropriated towards political interests. ZESCO has skilled employees who are educated and capable of delivering sustainable power supply if directed by sound government polices. ZESCO’s failure to deliver is due to misguided government energy goals and lack of effective political leadership. The MMD government has not prioritized to fix the electricity supply crisis to avoid blackouts and save government spending.
MMD continues to champion its drumbeat for good investment climate and economic growth in Zambia . But let’s face the reality people, without a sustainable electricity supply; investors will not come and Zambians will not have guarantees for local business initiatives. Unexpected power blackouts inflict major damages on household appliance and industrial equipment.
As the battle for election 2011 gains momentum, Zambians deserve to hear how the so-called MMD winnable candidate will offer a different sustainable energy supply policy and good health care system. Opposition parties must also outline policies priorities and how it plans to differ from the MMD government policies especially on healthcare, education, and energy and investment promotion. Enough with criticism against RB, the opposition PACT must say how they plan to govern and what radical changes should we expect from them. Elections 2011 should be about choosing a good future for Zambia by electing a President, Party and Members of Parliament who will commit to offer and deliver solutions to Zambians main challenges.
Zambians are hard-working people but have we been let down by unresponsive government. Change is needed for Zambia because the MMD has lost all political capital. But if Zambians decide to vote for change; what is the alternative party to form government in 2011 or should Zambians just rehire the MMD government for another five years?
WILL YOU REHIRE MMD IN 2011?
Across the country, healthcare workers, farmers, students and teachers are demanding better conditions of services. The ruling party is already marketing its MMD presidential candidate for 2011; an example how out of touch politically a regime can be with needs of its citizens. Of course, the wish of any ruling party is to stay in government. So the MMD will fight to keep its power, that’s the way of politics. But Zambians can not avoid asking; what specifically does MMD want to achieve beyond 2011 which has not been done, tried before or achieved since 1991?
Our hard working nurses operate with inadequate medical supplies and teachers work in poor facilities. Their demand for a sustaining working condition is legitimate. Unfortunately, we see the same pattern of dismissive from government leaders. But when it involves self government pay, there is money for government officials to import new luxury cars.
Millions of dollars spent on importing mobile hospitals and manda mandas would give better salaries and provide professional development opportunities for nurses and teachers. Mobile hospitals and hearses can not function in a vacuum; both will require motivated and well paid healthcare workers to utilize those facilities. We know our government is limited in resources; but Zambians expect sound MMD government priorities in any public spending. Zambia requires a comprehensive reform on health sector. We can not sustain the health sector on the generosity of South Africans to treat our patients. This will require a radical change of health policy and new ways of providing care to Zambians. The status quo is a sick healthcare in need of reform.
Zambians hope for 2011 elections is that presidential candidates campaign on workable, innovative and quality health policies. It is time to move from cheap campaigns to real infrastructure reforms debates. Zambia ’s current health challenges require a new political platform and new ways of governance. Zambians should not expect changes in healthcare if we keep electing the same people or party with same manifesto and tactics into power.
Take a hard look at Zesco. The problem is not Zesco but government policy. Power shortages should not be a way of life for Zambians. Power shortage is a sign of failing government. Nationwide power outrage shows that Zambia ’s electricity supply system is dysfunctional, ill-equipped and outdated. To fix this problem will require changes in political leadership, ideology and ZESCO management. Zambians are waiting to hear from MMD government about their plans for power supply beyond 2011 and what specifically it plans to do which has not been done since 1991. Zambia has enough resources from coal, solar and wind for alternative power supply sources and water for more power. All it requires is an effective government with clear policies, strategy and vision.
ZESCO enjoys market monopoly and revenue to upgrade its ageing grid system. Unless that revenue is misappropriated towards political interests. ZESCO has skilled employees who are educated and capable of delivering sustainable power supply if directed by sound government polices. ZESCO’s failure to deliver is due to misguided government energy goals and lack of effective political leadership. The MMD government has not prioritized to fix the electricity supply crisis to avoid blackouts and save government spending.
MMD continues to champion its drumbeat for good investment climate and economic growth in Zambia . But let’s face the reality people, without a sustainable electricity supply; investors will not come and Zambians will not have guarantees for local business initiatives. Unexpected power blackouts inflict major damages on household appliance and industrial equipment.
As the battle for election 2011 gains momentum, Zambians deserve to hear how the so-called MMD winnable candidate will offer a different sustainable energy supply policy and good health care system. Opposition parties must also outline policies priorities and how it plans to differ from the MMD government policies especially on healthcare, education, and energy and investment promotion. Enough with criticism against RB, the opposition PACT must say how they plan to govern and what radical changes should we expect from them. Elections 2011 should be about choosing a good future for Zambia by electing a President, Party and Members of Parliament who will commit to offer and deliver solutions to Zambians main challenges.
Zambians are hard-working people but have we been let down by unresponsive government. Change is needed for Zambia because the MMD has lost all political capital. But if Zambians decide to vote for change; what is the alternative party to form government in 2011 or should Zambians just rehire the MMD government for another five years?
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