Mr Caleb Fundanga Zambia’s central Bank governor said that a safe environment is necessary for sustainable economic development and poverty reduction and should be sustained to ensure growth. Unless the tenets of safe environment were observed, no economy would flourish because it acts as catalyst for growth.
Dr Fundanga said while speaking in Lusaka on August 20th 2011 during the installation ceremony for the Lions Club of Munali in Lusaka that Zambia continues to face great challenges in its quest to improve the wellbeing of citizens socially and economically. He challenged the Munali Lions Club to extend its outreach to areas that are not serviced by Non Governmental Organizations in the area of environmental protection.
He urged that the club to pioneer a program that will make the communities understand the interaction between poverty and environmental degradation. The club to avoid practices which may result in the depletion of resources on which communities depend for their livelihood. It is imperative that we all understand that a better environment stewardship is essential for sustainable economic development. He also commended the club for initiating youth development programs aimed at nurturing Zambia’s youth to be responsible members of society.
Mr Nephas Kango president of Lions Club of Munali pledged that his club’s continued commitment to providing various charitable services to the community. This was during the induction of new office bearers for the Lions Club of Munali.
Mr Arnold Shatunka newly inducted president of Maluba Rotary Club has urged Rotarians throughout the country to work hard and make Zambia a better country to live in. Mr Shatunka made these remarks during his acceptance speech as President elect of Maluba Rotary club district 9210 at a fund raising dinner in Lusaka last night.
He implored Rotarians to strive hard to be better livelihoods of the general citizenry by showing compassion and empathy to the needy. The elect President reminded the Rotarians that they have a responsibility to serve the under privileged.
Mr Shatunka urged that club members to sow seed of kindness as it is the sole obligation of the club to assist the needy in various communities. And newly inducted Maluba Rotary club member Mr Alexi Chileshe said he was happy to join the rotary club adding that prior to joining the club, Mr Chileshe was admiring the works of the Rotarians were doing in communities. Its gratifying to work with people who have dedicated themselves in serving the under privileged.
Major General Anthony Yeta commandant of Zambia National Service said that government appreciates the help rotary club has always rendered in times of disasters. A lot of under privileged persons have benefited from the rotary club world wide.
He emphasized that both Rotarians and noon Rotarians should love and care for their neighbors. Meanwhile Maj General Yeta has called on Rotarians to work with every peace loving Zambian as the country goes to polls.
(Filed by Mr Kapembwa Sinkamba SteelGuru Correspondent Zambia)
