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Many people join the ruling party to secure government contracts or make money. There were high expectations for the UPND, but much of their programm… - Chishala Kateka
" "Many people join the ruling party to secure government contracts or make money. There were high expectations for the UPND, but much of their programming has been marked by confusion. "If the new dawn government chooses to follow in the footsteps of previous political parties, we can expect the same outcomes. In reality, not much has changed; what we are witnessing is a continuation of the same issues."
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About Chishala Kateka
Chishala Kateka (born 30 June 1956) is a Zambian Economist, Fellow Chartered Accountant, politician and leader of the New Heritage Party. In 2021, she contested for the Presidency of the Republic of Zambia. Previously, she was board chairperson of Barclays Bank and Competition Commission becoming the first female Zambian to lead the two Boards. She has also represented the African Jurisdiction on the International Ethics Board of Accountants (IESBA).
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In 1976, I became the first woman elected as Treasurer of the University of Zambia Students Union (UNZASU). In 2004, I founded Youth with a Vision for Zambia, a non-governmental organization dedicated to addressing the concerns of young adults aged 18 to 40, with a focus on fostering mindset change. I am also a founding member of the Heritage Party, established as a political party in 2001 under former Vice President Brigadier General Godfrey Miyanda. After Brig. Gen. Miyanda stepped away from active politics in 2020, I revitalized the Heritage Party under its new name, the New Heritage Party (NHP). In the 2021 general election, I ran as the party's presidential candidate, becoming the only female candidate and placing seventh out of 16 candidates. Currently, I am the President of the New Heritage Party and am committed to leading the party to form a government in 2026.
I view this as a calling, and like any calling, it requires grace to fulfill. As a female politician, I do face unique challenges that my male counterparts may not experience. However, I’ve encountered fewer of these obstacles compared to younger female politicians. I can recall only two instances where I received highly offensive, sexually charged comments. Beyond that, the challenges I face are similar to those encountered by politicians in general.
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