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(LUSAKATIMES) KK predicts Zambia as next southern African economic hub

KK predicts Zambia as next southern African economic hub
TIME PUBLISHED - Monday, September 10, 2012, 9:17 am

FIRST President Kenneth Kaunda says he is hopeful that Zambia will soon be one of the economic hubs of southern Africa following President Sata’s intentions to revamp most of the defunct industries.

Dr Kaunda was speaking during a service at the United Church of Zambia(UCZ) Northrise congregation in Ndola yesterday.

“We are lucky that our President is a true son of Zambia and knows the importance of reviving and maintaining the industries we once had,” he said.

He said the problem of unemployment will be solved once industries like Mwinilunga Pineapple Plant, Mansa Batteries, Luangwa Bicycle Assembly in Eastern Province and Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia in Kafue are revamped.

“We are suffering because investors are enriching their countries when we have the capacity to improve our lives,” he said.

Dr Kaunda, who also took time to interact with Sunday schoolchildren, did not leave out his usual message of peace.

He said Zambia is one of the few countries that enjoy peace, making it an envy of the region.

He said the motto “One Zambia, one Nation” should be the foundation on which the country should stand.

And congregants, especially children and youths, were happy that Dr Kaunda spared time to attend the service with them.

Busaka Kalima, a member of the girls brigade, said it was her first time to see Dr Kaunda whom she described as her hero.

“I am very excited to see him in person. I have always just seen him on television,”she said.

[Zambia Daily Mail]

Labels: INFRASTRUCTURE, KENNETH KAUNDA, REGIONAL INTEGRATION

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