Remember the good old PF days when gospel artiste Kings Malembe Malembe was practically glued to former president Edgar Lungu? You couldn’t attend a government function without seeing him, mic in hand, delivering yet another energetic performance. It became so routine that at some point, you had to wonder whether he was a gospel artiste, a presidential aide, or an official government entertainer? Wherever Lungu went, Kings was right there, singing his heart out. Fast forward to today, and Kings has become a rare sight in government circles. The UPND has been in power for almost four years, yet there hasn’t been a single instance of him singing out a tune at a state function. His music may still be...

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