UPND Deputy Secretary General Gertrude Imenda says Emeritus Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu should have engaged government privately on his concerns over high mealie meal prices rather than speaking to the media. Last week, Archbishop Mpundu said a continued failure by government to address the high cost of living might result in people rioting for food as it was during the Kenneth Kaunda era. But in an interview, Wednesday, Imenda said Archbishop Mpundu’s statement was targeted at instigating riots. “This issue is being addressed especially the cost of mealie meal. Remember, the Zambia National Service has established plants in Mpika, Chongwe and elsewhere. With time, they will also be doing it in other places. They are offloading in Mandevu, Kanyama and so...

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