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Not trying to create any ragebait content. Just a general thought which would have sufficed as a tweet but I am not on X. I usually get this thought whenever I move around Lusaka and when I compare our country to other countries.

In a land that is rich in resources and still a developing country, there are so many opportunities. Despite the resources we do have a large number of people that are still in poverty ( I pray those numbers reduce for the better ). One might think that those people might be lazy but from what I have seen they are content. They are okay with what they make and not looking to buy the next iPhone or build a mansion. Though that is changing especially with hustle culture and how materialistic Lusaka is.

I think this level of contentment is not what you find in the West. Time is seen as a resource to use wisely. Whereas here I feel like time is more of a cycle.

I do want to see more Zambians doing well especially outside of Lusaka. At the same time I do hope that they realise that it's not always about money or material items.

Just curious what the actual picture looks like among the Zed redditors fully aware that not a lot of Zambians are on Reddit.

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I just read the UPND manifesto and couldn't help but question how they plan to create 2 million jobs. It would have been good if they mentioned the number of jobs they created in the last 5 years.

You can get the manifesto here: https://upnd.co.zm/

Also regarding the 3 million metric tonnes of copper per year target. That is good and exciting realistically, how does one get to those numbers given what we are producing now: https://diggers.news/guest-diggers/2026/05/27/no-zambia-wont-produce-3-million-tons-of-copper-annually-by-2031/

I won't cite the news publication but there have been a number of murders of female victims at very young ages. I feel sad and gutted by the news and for the family and their loved ones.

A very concerned fellow citizen.

In the 2021 General Elections, that was one of the major promises we heard from Bally. I haven't yet seen their promising for the 2026 Elections apart from talking about Free Education. But it got me wondering, did they really fix what they hoped to fix and if so why aren't they talking about it as much in their campaigns?

Don't get me wrong because I am fully aware of the complicated history and the wrong often associated with Western aid and investment. However, following the recent statement from the outgoing US Ambassador, I can't help but worry about the long term safety and sovereignty of Zambia given our current trajectory with China.

On one hand, Chinese investment has brought great benefits. We have seen a massive influx of infrastructure like new roads, modern airports, schools, and hospitals. Our mining industry has gained momentum and the expansion of solar energy projects is a huge win for our power grid.

But the real concern lies in the relinquishment of power. I am left wondering:

• Will we reach a point where we can no longer speak out against our investors when things go wrong?
• If another disaster like the Sino Metals spill occurs, will our leadership have the spine to hold them accountable?
• What happens to our land and farms as they are increasingly acquired by foreign interests?

I want to see a Zambia that is truly independent, not one that has simply swapped masters. Are we building a future or are we just selling it off piece by piece?

This is the site https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/china-s-minerals-mafia-select-committee-investigation-mines-china-s-worldwide-environmental-destruction

Has anyone else found the actual report or was it covered up?