BARNABAS ZULU
THE culture of blaming past regimes by the UPND government on their failure to bring about the change Zambians expected and inability to deliver on their promises should be stopped henceforth, Harry Kalaba has said.
Mr Kalaba, the leader of the Citizens First (CF) leader says leaders in the new dawn administration should stop the blame game having been in power for four years, stating that once ushered into power, he would implement smart investment strategies that would ensure massive development.
Mr Kalaba said there was no need of endless blame games shaped by anger and bitterness by those who had been afforded the privilege to govern, insisting that the country needed smart investment.
“The future of Zambia will not be shaped by anger, blame, or endless negativity…it will be built on bold ideas, smart investments, and visionary leadership. We have seen this truth played out on the global stage,” he said.
“In Canada, the opposition leader Mr. Pierre Poilievre failed to capture the national imagination because his campaign was anchored more on criticism than constructive solutions. Negativity doesn’t win hearts. Progress does,” he said.
Mr Kalaba said Zambia should write a new chapter inspired by the successes of Africans.
“Zambia can and must write a new chapter – one inspired by the successes of our African brothers and sisters. Look at Kenya.
Through bold government support and a forward-looking mindset, Kenya has transformed itself into Africa’s “Silicon Savannah,” attracting over US$700 million in tech startup funding in 2025 alone.
With over 300 active startups in Nairobi and companies like M-KOPA empowering the poor through innovation, Kenya is showing how technology and youth can drive economic growth.”
Mr Kalaba also gave examples of how Morocco had developed its energy sector by powering over two million homes.
“Now turn to Morocco. By investing heavily in solar energy, they now power over two million homes and export electricity to Europe. They’ve created tens of thousands of jobs and cut down on costly fuel imports. That’s leadership with a long-term view,” he said.
