Mon, 03 Jul 2017 09:54:20 +0000 By OSCAR MALIPENGA PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has warned of stern action against people behind the destruction of power facilities in Zambia. And he also said that some politicians and civil leaders were in the habit of insulting him so as to ride on his name and title so as to gain some media coverage. President Lungu said that those calling him names or insulting him were only setting a bad precedence on what the freedom of speech and opinion should be. Speaking to journalists before his departure to Addis Ababa at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to attend the 29th African Union summit, President Lungu who laughed off accusations that he was a dictator wondered how a dictator would openly take criticism, or consult with the nation such as was the case in the decision on whether Zambia should pull out or stay in the ICC. He said if he […]
