By Staff Reporter
Citizens First (CF) Harry Kalaba has urged Zambians not to give up to despair in the face of a high cost of living, long hours of loadshedding, corruption, hunger, tribalism, nepotism and other challenges that face the country, but rise together and fight for economic independence.
In a statement made available to Daily Revelation yesterday, Kalaba urged Zambians to look to the future as they marked independence day.
“As we mark this year’s Independence, I urge Zambians to look to the future with renewed hope and determination. Let us not give up to despair in the face of a high cost of living, long hours of load shedding, corruption, hunger, tribalism, nepotism and other challenges that affect our country. Instead, let us rise together and fight for economic independence by working towards ensuring that every Zambian can afford three meals a day, access medicines in hospitals, job opportunities, and live in dignity,” Kalaba stated. “True independence will only be realised when our people are economically empowered and when we hold our leaders accountable to the ideals upon which this nation was founded.”
He said this day should remind Zambians Zambians of who they were, where they had come from and what must become of themselves, their children and future generations.
“A country that will place Citizens FIRST!” Kalaba stated.
He described this day when the country has cloaked 61 years since attaining Independence as the most significant in the national calendar.
“Independence Day symbolises our sovereignty, the triumph of the courage of our forefathers, and the enduring spirit of unity and freedom that defines us as a nation,” Kalaba stated. “This day offers us an opportunity to honor the sacrifices of our founding fathers such as Dr Kenneth David Kaunda, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, Mainza Chona, Grey Zulu, Mary Fulano, Nalumino Mundia, Fines Bulawayo, Simon Chisha Kalaba, Joseph Kasongo and many others whose sacrifices laid the foundation for the freedom we enjoy today. Their vision of a free, just, and prosperous Zambia must continue to inspire us all.”
He stated that Independence was not merely a celebration of the past, but also a reaffirmation of the collective responsibility to uphold the values of liberty, democracy, and self-governance for future generations.
“It is a call to unity, resilience, and faith in our shared destiny under our national motto: One Zambia, One Nation,” stated Kalaba.
