Edith Nawakwi Quotes

This smacks of the deepest scam were our people have put money in their pockets and left the country to be injured. In another country the Minister of Energy and all involved would have been fired by now that is why am saying that this should be led on the door step of the Minister of Defence (the President). He is aware of what has happened, they are shrouding it in ‘we are investigating’ what is there to investigate? All of us have the reports and we all know what is happening at indeni.

When women are in charge, they truly deliver.

We have a problem with a girl child, you are at an age which very is dangerous. Some of you have graduated into adult hood and a number of you especially my children in grade 8, you are now experiencing adolescence. You need support from your elder sisters. This the age where you can lose yourself. I have seen some girls at the age of 13 become mothers.

The consequences of the actions by this Government are the following; Damage to motor vehicle engines by the users of these products in due course because the hydro cracker is not able to pick out all the acidity from the products that will come out of that crude oil. They will not be able to treat it fully and remove all the impurities.

As I went to file my nomination, as I walked up to the Chief Justice, I asked myself ‘Why am I doing this?’ I was (asking) myself ‘am I equal to the task?’ But when I looked at my supporters and their excitement, it helped me appreciate the trust. I believe Zambia is ready for a woman to be president. Only a woman can bring about real change in this country.

This is like going in a market and buying salaula. They actually went shopping for salaula crude. No one should hound wink the Zambian people and say that the crude oil is faulty, faulty is the word you use on something which is not properly made so for anyone to use the word faulty is actually a confirmation that we bought salaula crude. Faulty products are usually auctioned as seconds.

Zambian women have the same rights as men, and running for political office is not an exception. When I took over as minister of finance people had all sorts of negative questions because I was a woman... I was minister of finance during one of the most difficult phases in the history of our country, but I managed to contain the situation.

Our agenda when we get into government (will) be to provide a constitution that provides for the rights of all individuals, including women and persons with disabilities.

If you just sit and work hard, you will be here for just five years, but if you misuse this time you will regret for 75 years.

He doesn’t listen to God. He has power and he will do what he wants.

I will criticise when that is due but we need a pool of knowledge to take the country forward. We can all contribute to national development in various ways.

This is a big task which calls for more innovation. I am hoping the financing gaps will not force Africa to go back on its commitment to give its citizens a better future.

We have to explore alternative sources of energy like solar and others to enhance access to energy. Alternative sources are much cheaper than electricity.

I think Africa in general will heal the wounds of poverty when mothers become the caretakers of our governments.

The ground has shaken, and Zambians are ready to have a woman who they believe will deliver.