Chrizoster Halwindi

"CDF applicants should prioritize projects like solar-powered boreholes to provide communities with reliable access to water."

"He was tested for lead poisoning at the community clinic in 2021 and was found positive. He was put on medication toward the end of April for two weeks, then given additional medicine for one week. However, the hospital eventually ran out of the medication. Since 2021, my child has not received any further treatment. I am concerned because the condition is worsening."

"He is eligible for training in carpentry."

"The precedent suggests that a business could be held liable decades after its operations have ended, affecting future generations and judged by standards and knowledge that were unknown at the time."

"Farmers without cattle for plowing are encouraged to consider purchasing tractors to make their work easier during the farming season."

"During our campaigns, we emphasized our commitment to bringing development closer to the people. Our party manifesto highlights the importance of decentralization, aiming to make community-centered development a reality. We want communities themselves to decide which projects should be prioritized and implemented locally. Decentralizing the disbursement of the Constituency Development Fund to the local level is, therefore, a positive step forward. In fact, the 2022 National Budget aligns with our party’s manifesto."

"The perception that only members of the ruling party should benefit from empowerment programs should end with the previous regime. We want all Zambians to benefit from government empowerment initiatives. Equitable distribution of national resources is essential for unity, and as the UPND, we aim to avoid discrimination based on political affiliation because we are all Zambians."

"When empowering people, its wise to organize them into groups rather than supporting individuals alone. This approach allows them to share ideas and provide the necessary human resources for cooperatives."

"Previously, we relied on the Central Government to release funds for development projects, even for constructing small clinics. The process was slow, requiring us to wait for approvals, which often led to significant delays. When a project’s completion is delayed, it can stall entirely, turning many initiatives into "white elephants." However, this time, we anticipate seeing the much-needed development proceed more effectively."