Friday 17 September 2010

RB SALUTES ZAMBIAN WORKERS

By The Globe Reporter
President Rupiah Banda has saluted Zambian workers for delivering prosperity, stability and security in the country.
Officially opening the Fifth session of the Tenth National Assembly in Lusaka, President Banda commended Zambians for having worked hard to maintain Zambia as an oasis of peace for the much needed development.
“We are doing what we do best – working together for the good of the nation,” said President Banda.
President Banda told the House that his government with the support of the people of Zambia achieved a lot if trade, economy, energy, education, infrastructure and health sectors.
"The Zambian economy has delivered growth despite the global recession, thanks to the sound economic policies adopted by the Government. Projections are that economic growth will remain at about 6.6% or stronger, driven by mining, tourism and construction, with inflation predicted to fall to 8% by the end of this year. I am rightly proud of this stable economic platform delivered by my government,” President Banda told the House. “Economic stability will yield jobs and increased foreign investment. While there is a need for continued economic growth, truly we are laying the foundations of tomorrow's Zambia."
President Banda said his ultimate goal was for Zambia to become the breadbasket for Southern Africa.
“While ensuring security and stability of food supply and greater prosperity for all farmers.  My government delivered for farmers and they in turn have delivered food for the nation,” he said. “By supporting farmers, particularly those in poorer rural areas, all Zambians benefit from added food security and price stability. Good quality food on our tables means children who learn better and workers who work harder, truly laying the foundations for the strong and prosperous Zambia of the future.”
President Banda emphasised the importance of education to all Zambians as an important foundation for prosperity, stability and security, and outlined the successes of the last two years such as training and appointment of 12, 500 new teachers since 2008, the construction of 45 new high schools and 42 new basic schools since 2008, 2, 543 classrooms built in 2009 with another 2, 016 under development
 “To develop this country, to build a better Zambia for future generations, we need an educated and informed population.  I passionately believe that education is the path and passport out of poverty.  This is why the government has considerably increased investment in the education sector over the past two years, recruiting thousands of new teachers and building thousands of new classrooms. A good education is the foundation for job security and stability and greater prosperity over a lifetime,”  he said.
President Banda told the House that the country recorded mineral export earnings of US$4.2 billion in the last year and other export earnings of US$1.4 billion in the last year and that mining production increased by 3.6% since the resumption of operations at Luanshya Mine
President Banda said: “These successes are due to the positive investment environment created by the government. These developments will create more job opportunities for the people of Zambia, leading to increased prosperity for all”.
President Banda said the Zambian economy had delivered growth despite the global recession.
“Thanks to the sound economic policies adopted by government. Projections are that economic growth will remain at about 6.6% or stronger, driven by mining, tourism and construction, with inflation predicted to fall to 8% by the end of this year. I am rightly proud of this stable economic platform delivered by my government,” he told the House.
President Banda said: “Infrastructure is critical to development. Good transport and communications are vital for commerce, be it moving sacks of mealie meal or heavy mining equipment, helping our farmers and miners produce for Zambia and encouraging those from around the world to set up business.  As we build more bridges and roads we also build on the foundations of security, stability and prosperity for all, which we have set down since 2008.”
President Banda added: “Zambia is currently undergoing the biggest surge in development and construction that we have seen in our recent history, bringing the economic stability that will yield jobs and increased foreign investment. Truly we are laying the foundations of tomorrow's Zambia."
With 2011 being an election year in Zambia, the President concluded his speech by reminding the nation to consider what had been achieved since 2008, adding: "The Government is proud of what it has done and of its ambitious plans for the future. But we have much more to do for Zambia, to build on the foundations of security, stability and prosperity for all, which we have set down since 2008. We must strive to build a better Zambia for future generations."

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