Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:35:31 +0000 THE high rate of drunkenness and selfishness among men has reduced their participation in the community savings and credit programme in Sinda district, says Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ) field officer, Develious Zulu Speaking to 384 members from 18 savings clubs called Village Bank at Mwasiti RCH Primary School at the weekend, Mr Zulu said that according to data collected, women had progressed well compared to men. He said the poor faring of men, apart from taking too much to the bottle, included their shyness and selfishness. He explained that the aim of CHAZ and Government’s involvement in the programme was to ensure poverty levels were reduced in families and communities. He told the gathering that the programme, which started five years ago with 30 groups in 2012, now boasted of 240 village banking clubs performing well. “We have clocked five years from the time we started and […]
Men’s selfishness slows down community savings scheme. By A Correspondent
