PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says this year’s 96th Agricultural and Commercial Show is being held at a very difficult time because of the drought. President Hichilema says the current drought is facing is the worst he has ever seen in Zambia. Speaking when he officiated at the 96th Agricultural and Commercial Show alongside the guest of honorr, Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye, Saturday, President Hichilema said drought had affected 84 districts across the country. “This show, 96th Commercial and Agricultural show is happening during a very difficult time for us. The drought we are experiencing is the worst drought in memory. At my age, I have never experienced this kind of drought and really, it’s a very, very challenging situation driven by...

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