SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe says President Hakainde Hichilema’s national address on Thursday was a missed opportunity to express genuine remorse, empathy, and accountability. Dr M’membe argues that in a moment as significant as this in the country’s history, the nation expected truth, sincerity, and humility from its leader. His remarks follow President Hichilema’s Thursday night address, during which the Head of State appealed to Zambians to bid farewell to former president Edgar Lungu with respect and honour. But in a statement issued Friday, Dr M’membe described the address as disappointing, saying what should have been a moment of deep reflection instead felt rushed, poorly prepared, and emotionally hollow. “Mr. Hakainde Hichilema’s address last night was regrettably a missed...
