Lucky Mutelo, a security guard, said he would like the new government to increase salaries. He stated that mealie meal (maize meal) is very expensive and that everything is expensive.

I would like the new government to increase our salaries. Everything is expensive.
— Lucky Mutelo, security guard

Rebecca, a market shopper, stated that the cost of living is still too high.

The cost of living is still too high.
— Rebecca, market shopper

Judicial perspectives

Lawyer Linda Kasonde defined judicial independence as the ability to adjudicate on any matter without fear or favor, regardless of the stakes involved in the case.

The ability to adjudicate on any matter, without fear or favor, regardless of the stakes.
— Linda Kasonde, lawyer

Chief Justice Mumba Malila said the judiciary stands ready to discharge its constitutional responsibility independently, professionally and within the strict timelines established by the law.