STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says contrary to assertions that President Hakainde Hichilema travels too much, the Head of State spends more time within the country. President Hichilema, who is currently in Mozambique, has on several occasions come under scrutiny over his international trips, especially from the opposition. This week, Kamfinsa PF member of parliament Christopher Kang’ombe challenged the government to explain to citizens the benefits of every trip undertaken by the President and other government officials. He added that the UPND should admit that they never understood the importance of bilateral engagements between Heads of State when they earlier criticised former president Edgar Lungu’s trips. But in an interview, Hamasaka wondered why the opposition had continued criticising...

To continue reading this premium content, login to your account or Subscribe to our ePaper using the buttons below.
Log In Subscribe