Betty calls for regulation of beer drinking

Betty calls for regulation of beer drinking
By Sheikh Chifuwe
Friday February 22, 2008 [03:00]

MAMA Betty Kaunda has called for regulation of beer drinking, particularly among youths. In an interview at her residence in Lusaka, Mama Betty expressed concern that the country was facing serious moral decay and reduced life expectancy as a result of excessive beer drinking.

“What is even more worrying is that our politicians encourage the young people to drink beer especially during campaigns,” Mama Betty lamented. “This is all wrong, there has to be dignity even in politics. What kind of a country are we trying to build for ourselves if there is so much beer drinking among the youths.”

Mama Betty challenged parents and leaders to teach their children good moral values that would help build the country.

She urged politicians to genuinely assist youths to overcome some of the challenges they faced such as lack of employment and access to education instead of enticing them with beer to win popularity.

Mama Betty proposed that the illicit brew commonly known as Kachasu should be banned because it was destroying people’s lives.

“When people drink Kachasu, especially in rural areas, they become completely unproductive. Government should do something about this situation so that discipline can be restored in our country,” she said.

Mama Betty appealed to the government to consider engaging the youths in productive activities that would contribute to sustainable development.