ITALIAN Ambassador to Zambia Enrico De Agostini has called on Zambians to avoid any form of violence and intimidation as the country heads towards the August general elections. Ambassador Agostini also says the Sino Metals spillage in the Kafue River is a powerful reminder that Zambia risks becoming the next victim of disorderly development, unsustainable exploitation and environmental disaster. Speaking during the commemoration of the Italian National Day, Tuesday, Ambassador Agostini said Zambia’s propensity to avoid conflict in the presence of controversy was one of its important assets. “We are approaching a pivotal moment in this country’s history. The August elections are about Zambia’s future as much as they are about its heart. Don’t let it be poisoned by every...