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HH Urges Councils to Drive Investment

By Ruth Chayinda President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called on councillors across the country to prioritise investment within their local authorities to boost provincial economic growth. President HICHILEMA says councils should embark on viable economic ventures capable of generating revenue and contributing meaningfully to national development. He notes that councils have access to resources which, if properly utilised, can transform their communities. The President says councillors are engines of development, regardless of political affiliation. He was speaking in Lusaka when he addressed more than 1,800 councillors who had gathered for a special meeting. President HICHILEMA encouraged civic leaders to align their efforts with Government in order to improve the welfare of their communities. He also called on councils to review and, where possible, reduce certain levies to enhance compliance and increase revenue collection. The President urged local authorities to adopt digital platforms to improve efficiency and transparency in tax collection. President HICHILEMA said the country is on the right path, noting that the economy has stabilised. Meanwhile, he assured councillors that as the country approaches the 2026 General Election, the polls will be free, fair and free from violence. He said elections must not result in bloodshed or division, but should instead strengthen democracy. President HICHILEMA also cautioned against tribal politics, saying anyone aspiring to serve should be given an opportunity regardless of tribe.