United Party for National Development (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema says the 2013 national budget to be presented to parliament by finance minister Alexander Chikwanda in the next two hours will be useless if it will not include the re-introduction of the windfall tax.
Mr. Hichilema says the party is expecting Mr. Chikwanda to explain to the nation why government has opted to borrow the 750 million Eurobond when the money can be raised through windfall tax.
Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka this morning, Mr. Hichilema says Mr. Chikwanda should also give a clear explanation of how government intends to create jobs for young people instead of just giving statements.
He says creation of jobs should not just be about talking but should be followed by action.
Finance minister Alexander Chikwanda is this afternoon expected to present to parliament the 2013 national budget, the first, crafted by the Patriotic Front government amid high expectations from stakeholders.
And Mr. Hichilema has called for the immediate resignation of vice president Guy Scott.
He says it is pointless for Dr. Scott to continue serving as vice president when he cannot act as president in the absence of President Michael Sata.
Mr. Hichilema states that it is better that Mr. Chikwanda takes over as vice president because he always acts in the absence of President Sata.