The Editor Zambia
Vice President Mutale Nalumango has urged Zambians to recognise the progress being made under the current administration, saying the country is experiencing renewed economic stability despite difficult global conditions.
Speaking during Vice President’s Question Time in Parliament, Nalumango described the government as caring and focused on improving the lives of citizens through policies aimed at restoring growth, stabilising prices, and rebuilding confidence in the economy. 
Her remarks came after a question from Mpika Member of Parliament Robert Kapyanga, who sought clarification on the state of the economy amid continued complaints from some citizens over the rising cost of living and financial pressures faced by households.
Nalumango acknowledged that Zambia, like many countries, has not been spared from global economic shocks that have affected commodity prices, food supply chains, fuel costs, and investment flows.
However, she said the country had managed to remain steady because of deliberate interventions by the government.
“There are issues that we are going through as a country, but we are trying and doing everything possible to ensure we do not lose track,” Nalumango said.
She noted that Zambia’s recovery journey must be viewed within the broader international context, where many economies are still struggling with inflationary pressures, debt burdens, and slower growth.
According to Nalumango, Zambia has made important gains even under these difficult circumstances.
Among the signs of improvement she highlighted were inflation easing to single digits and increased stability in the exchange rate.
Economists often view these indicators as important because they can influence the prices of goods, borrowing costs, and investor confidence.
A stable currency can help reduce the cost of imports such as fuel, machinery, and medicines, while lower inflation helps households plan their spending more effectively.
Nalumango said these developments show that the country is moving in the right direction.
She further stated that government remains committed to strengthening agriculture, mining, energy production, and infrastructure development as part of a long-term strategy to create jobs and broaden economic opportunities.
Nalumango also called on critics to be fair in their assessment of national progress.
While democratic debate is healthy, she said it is important for citizens to recognise positive developments where they exist rather than dismiss every achievement for political reasons.
“We have seen improvements under difficult circumstances, but some people still want to argue that there is no stability,” she said.
Nalumango warned that constant negativity could undermine public confidence and discourage investment, which is vital for job creation and industrial growth.
She said citizens should remain objective and examine facts on the ground.
Her statement reflects government’s growing confidence that reforms introduced in recent years are beginning to yield results. These reforms include efforts to restructure debt, attract investment, support social welfare programmes, and restore macroeconomic discipline.
For many ordinary Zambians, however, the true test of recovery will be whether stability translates into lower living costs, more jobs, and better incomes. While positive economic indicators are encouraging, families continue to look for direct improvements in their daily lives.
Nalumango said the government understands these expectations and remains focused on ensuring that national gains eventually benefit communities across the country.
“People need to live in reality and be proud that they are living in a time when a caring government is ruling,” she said.
As Zambia navigates a changing global economy, the debate over progress is likely to continue. Yet the Vice President’s message was clear: the country has made meaningful strides, and citizens should have confidence that better days lie ahead if stability is maintained and growth continues.
