DEFENDING the most vulnerable in society is often a thankless task for which the reward in most instances is hostility.Over the years, we have not been afraid to speak for the vulnerable in the country and for this, we have even been attacked with petrol bombs.But this has not stopped us from being the voice of the voiceless, who have no one to speak out for them or defend their rights.Those in a position to help prefer to expend their energies on the privileged few for that is where they are rewarded – with monetary gifts, business opportunities and contracts.The disappearance of two members of the Hatembo family over their Kalomo farm has exposed the biased nature of civil society organisations, that they are not there for the poor.Their attitude has exposed the hypocrisy that exists in the country.How could they be quiet over the manner in which Pheluna Hatembo and her brother Milton have […]
DEFENDING THE WEAK
