By SIMON MUNTEMBAPRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s speech for the official opening of the first session of the Thirteenth National Assembly was not only hollow but generic, the opposition have claimed.However, UPND Alliance partner, Movement for Democratic Change president Felix Mutati said President Hichilema’s speech was inspiring.Mr Mutati said it was worth noting that the speech was centred on how the country could achieve transformation of the economy anchored on unity and innovation.He said what was also important is the emphasis by President Hichilema that the transformation would happen through the engagement of science and technology at the centre of transforming the economy, creating value and jobs.Party of National Unity and Progress (PNUP) president Higvie Hamududu said the speech was generalised and did not address specific concerns.Mr Hamududu said President Hichilema did not give specific policy direction on how his administration would improve the agriculture sector and reform the constitution.“The speech remains generic and too long. He […]
OPPOSITION ATTACK HH SPEECH AS HORROW, AS ALLIANCE HEAPS PRAISE
