STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says President Hakainde Hichilema has been a giver long before his political life and remains committed to acts of giving. On Wednesday, Bishop Patrick Chisanga of Mansa Diocese rejected an K800,000 donation from President Hichilema and 200 bags of mealie-meal from Peter Kapala. These donations were intended for the upcoming 120th anniversary celebration of the first Catholic Mission station’s establishment at Lubwe, in Chifunabuli District. Bishop Chisanga said the context and manner in which these pledges were made risked compromising the Church’s long-standing stance of political neutrality and inclusivity. “The Office of the Bishop of the Diocese of Mansa has been receiving diverse and mixed reactions to the circulation of a report on...
