SEVENTH-Day-Adventist Church Northern Zambia Union Conference president Dr Tommy Namitondo says not all those who were on the boat which capsized on Friday on Lake Bangweulu are members of the church. On Friday, a super engine propelled board, carrying 44 youths from Kashitu village at Chilubi Island headed to Chishi Island in Chifunabuli district for church programmes, capsised. 14 were confirmed dead. In an interview, Dr Namitondo said church members were not the only passengers on the boat. He said details of how many church members were on board would only be established after the search of the missing persons has been concluded. “As of last night, eight have been retrieved from the water. But we are hoping since they...

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