COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia General Secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya says the church’s stance on prevailing national issues like corruption and injustice should be distinguished from partisan politics. Vice-President Mutale Nalumango recently urged the church to desist from showing strong affiliations to political parties, stating that it could lead to divisions and mistrust among congregants. In an interview, Saturday, Fr Chikoya, while agreeing with her statement, said there was also a need for politicians to be consistent in their actions. “We are called by God in the first place. What’s involved in our work is that we have a God-given mandate. We have clearly stated that we are in the political space because we are Zambians, we are affected by...