Sun, 01 Jan 2017 10:01:08 +0000 By MUKOSELA KASALWE UPND president Hakainde Hichilema has challenged the Church to help champion for true democracy, justice and equitable rights among citizens in the New Year, 2017. Mr Hichilema urged the Church to champion for what he termed ‘true’ democracy, justice and equitable rights among all citizens in the country. He said this in a message to wish the country a fulfilling New Year, saying 2016, was a litmus test as to the level the country’s churches could stand in fighting for justice and an equitable Zambia. Mr Hichilema, however, noted that while the efforts of the church could not be ignored, 2017 was another opportunity to prove whether they were protecting humanity and freedoms while preaching the gospel as required of them. “We also wish to call on the Church in the country to help champion true democracy in the New Year, 2017. “2016, was a […]
