THE Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has encouraged political leaders to receive both commendation and correction in the broader interest of national unity and sustainable development. On Sunday, Vice-President Mutale Nalumango urged the Church to continue providing the UPND government with guidance and counsel on national matters. In an interview, Tuesday, CCZ General Secretary Fr James Phiri said the Church remained committed to offering balanced and non-partisan guidance grounded in biblical principles. However, he emphasised that it was their sincere desire for political stakeholders across the spectrum not to selectively embrace counsel that aligned only with their interests. “The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) wishes to reaffirm that the Church plays a critical and prophetic role in advising...