The Dawn of a New Vision for Mother Zambia: Change Zambia! We Must!

The author is shocked by the alarming levels of poverty, the inequalities between rural and urban populations in home country, Zambia. He gives a lift to a sick family heading for nearest clinic in rural Serenje. He sheds tears on learning of ordeal. Patients are turned away. Neither staff nor medicines are available. The family had the last meal of unearthed roots five days ago. Few children go to school. Poverty, maladministration, corruption and injustice are the norm. The agrarian revolution remains a dream, unfulfilled. The 1992 economic reforms have not garnered the critical mass to jumpstart the economy. Instead poverty has gotten deeper, enveloping over 70% of population of the once prosperous African country. No one speaks or works for the voiceless majority. Betrayed. Frustrated. Notwithstanding 46 years of independence, a museum is what life looks for most. Unbelievably, Zambia has abundant human and natural resources to fuel development. Yet, she has been in auto pilot with no clear vision for a long time. Has the slow social and economic progress in Zambia been appropriately analysed and correct remedies and strategies prescribed? In this book, Kataya calls for an end to "business as usual" and "being all things to all people." He inspires all Zambians to change mindset and look for the keys to success. The author demands the discarding of ineffectual and flawed policies; such lack rigour and robustness. Kataya strategizes on how to fight social ills and spells out key economic drivers. Throughout the book, the author highlights how to jumpstart economy. He demands selective protectionism and an end to pure free market economy. Opening doors of prosperity and success for Mother Zambia is the ultimate. Kataya shares a vision that embraces radical change and paves the way forward. Change Zambia! We Must!