STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka has rejected Catholic Bishops’ characterization that Zambia is under military control. Hamasaka has insisted that unlawful detention allegations must be investigated through legal processes. He says while State House shares Christian principles of justice, dialogue must respect the electoral verdict, with citizens’ decision upheld through lawful avenues for resolving disputes. On Thursday, the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) expressed concern over what it describes as arbitrary arrests, military presence in civilian spaces and unlawful use of force resulting in loss of life. ZCCB president Archbishop Ignatius Chama said political authority carries a moral purpose, stressing that it must serve the welfare of the people within the framework of justice, truth and the...