FORMER president Edgar Lungu says he is willing to dialogue with President Hakainde Hichilema if he stops funding the two PF factions, in apparent reference to the Miles Sampa and Robert Chabinga factions. In July, the Oasis Forum said it was ready to facilitate mediation between President Hichilema and Lungu following the Head of State’s offer to reach out to his predecessor for possible dialogue. The forum expressed confidence that Lungu would be more than glad to put the country first and reconcile with President Hichilema over their real or perceived differences. However, in a letter dated September 20, 2024, addressed to the Oasis Forum, Lungu set out two conditions for dialogue with his successor, one of which is restoring...