Situmbeko Musokotwane sentiments

Dear Editor,

WE as the Economics Association of Zambia Youth Wing strongly detest and hasten to convey our utmost disappointment at the conduct of our learned Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane.

We take up this call, as our able board is preoccupied with other issues of national importance.

Economics Association of Zambia, under the current executive board, has tried to regain its place and relevance in the country’s economic discourse.

Therefore, as our national motto One Zambia, One Nation, we as the Economics Association Zambia have embraced a multi-faceted approach, engaging all stakeholders including political party leaders, regardless of affiliation as our belief has been one of inclusive dialogue and economic development for a better Zambia, sharing ideas and aspirations beyond politics.

To see such a conduct from a respected and accomplished senior citizen by admission in his own terms that “I was invited to the conference. However, my conscience did not allow me to participate, so I stayed away” makes sad reading.

That he was invited to our national economic event like other political party leaders who came but shunned our non-political conference, baffles us as a youth being tomorrow’s leaders who should be looking to our accomplished seniors.

The national conference was extremely conducive for economic discourse and any other divergent views on economic matters such as Dr Musokotwane’s.

This interaction was necessary for any progressive and well-meaning economic thinker and thought leader as both state and non-state actors deliberated our current challenges while highlighting current proven solutions.

DAVID CHIFWALO

President - EAZ Youth Wing