NEW Heritage Party leader Chishala Kateka has wondered whether President Hakainde Hichilema has forgotten that most Zambians cannot afford to buy solar systems for their homes. Meanwhile, netizens have reacted with mixed opinions to President Hichilema’s statement encouraging them to buy solar systems for their homes. Many are questioning how they can afford to install solar systems when they are struggling to buy mealie meal. President Hichilema recently said load shedding presented an opportunity to diversify the energy portfolio and suggested that instead of crying, citizens should consider installing rooftop solar systems. In an interview, Sunday, Kateka wondered whether President Hichilema would provide financing to households for installing solar systems. “The unfortunate thing is [that] our President has lost touch...

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