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The Zambian government wants to introduce an agriculture credit facility to supplement the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) to enhance productivity, FISP is not adequate to address the needs of the small-scale farmers in the country stated President Hakainde Hichilema during his interaction with Central Province chiefs in Chibombo.
The Zambian government wants to introduce an agriculture credit facility to supplement the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) to enhance productivity, FISP is not adequate to address the needs of the small-scale farmers in the country stated President Hakainde Hichilema during his interaction with Central Province chiefs in Chibombo.
Zambia has fertile land to increase its production capacity but is crippled due to inadequate support, this can be done through the introduction of a credit facility. The Head of State also stresses the need for irrigation stating that the government explores ways to encourage irrigation among individual farmers. He called for partnership in all aspects of development because growth can only be achieved with strong partnerships.
The President appreciated Keembe Member of Parliament, Princess Kasune, for working with the Fountain of Life Africa and the local traditional leadership to construct the mini hospital in the area. The government would send health workers to the health facility which will be run by the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church in order to improve healthcare services. These are the types of partnerships the country wants to serve the people. The country wants the government to work with other partners and chiefs to develop the grassroots especially with the increased Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
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President Hichilema advised chiefs to seek amicable solutions to succession disputes as opposed to taking each other to court. The Head of State stressed that they should consult other traditional leaders who can help explain the process of succession to resolve the differences. President further stated that the government will not sideline any traditional leader in its developmental agenda, especially with the increased Constituency Development Fund (CDF). This is because chiefs as custodians of the people understand the developmental needs of the people at the grassroots level.
