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Dr Kenneth Kaunda and President Edgar Lungu admire the reprint of Dr Kaunda’s book “Zambia Shall Be Free”, watched by Kagem chairman William B Nyirenda
Republican President Edgar Lungu says Zambians should be proud of the first Republican President Kenneth Kaunda and all the freedom fighters saying they worked so hard for Zambia to be free from any form of oppression.
And President Lungu says he will not relent in promoting unity in the country saying he is a proud Zambian.
Speaking during the re-launching of Dr. Kaunda’s book “Zambia Shall be Free” organized by Kagem Mining Company in Lusaka last night, President Lungu says Zambia has come a long way and that there is need to protect the nation saying the freedom fighters suffered for Zambia harshly.
President Lungu states that the dream of the book ‘ Zambia Shall Be Free’ came to pass when Zambia got independence from colonial masters on October 24th 1964 and that people are enjoying the freedom now.
He says there is also need for Zambians to document the history of Zambia through writing saying the new generation will need to know about the history of the country.
H.E. President Edgar Lungu is greeted by Kagem chairman William B Nyirenda, with Kagem director Dr Sixtus Mulenga and Minister of Mines Hon. Christopher Yaluma
Speaking earlier, First Republican President Kenneth Kaunda says there is need for Zambians to continue promoting the motto ‘one Zambia, one nation’ and that the motto should remain valid for all the years to come.
Dr. Kaunda, who led the audience in singing ‘ Tiyende Pamodzi ndi mutima umodzi song, says he is impressed that President Lungu has launched the promotion of one Zambia one Nation motto on the national broadcaster saying it will no doubt unite the nation.
Dr. Kaunda, who called to the podium one of the Freedom Fighters Grey Zulu, says the book reprinted reminds him and freedom fighters of the hash treatment they went through during the struggle for freedom.
Dr. Kaunda says Zambians should love one another and know that there is only one country to protect, Zambia.
Speaking at the same event, Kagem Mining Company Board Chairman William Nyirenda urged Dr. Kaunda to publish his memoirs in order to document the nation’s historic events for future generations.
Mr. Nyirenda says Dr Kaunda has been at the helm of the political history of the country from the days of struggle to 1991 when he voluntarily cut short his term of office to allow for multiparty politics.
And Mines Minister Christopher Yaluma applauded Kagem Mining Company Limited for honoring Dr. Kaunda saying he deserves the best.
Mr. Yaluma says the book will bridge the gap between the new generation and the freedom fighters in knowing and understanding what really occurred during the struggle for freedom.
Mr. Yaluma also disclosed that his ministry is still in dialogue with the mining companies over the new mining tax regime in the country.