SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe says his party’s strategic objective is not to win elections but to wipe away people’s tears from the hardships they have endured. He stresses that a politician alone cannot move people out of poverty, arguing that politicians are not the most honest leaders because they have proven time and again to be liars, crooks and thieves. Asked on Sky FM, Tuesday, how Zambians could recognise lies from politicians during campaigns, Dr M’membe said populism was one of the red flags citizens should watch for. “Even in politics, look at the red flags, and populism is one of the red flags. People who speak the truth are seldom listened to. Lies are sweeter than Nakambala...