FORMER chiefs and traditional affairs minister Lawrence Sichalwe says President Hakainde Hichilema should have privately engaged the chiefs who remained seated during the national anthem. However, House of Chiefs Chairperson Chief Choongo says the chiefs were not offended by the President’s disapproval because he was simply reminding them of what is expected. During a meeting with chiefs on Wednesday, President Hichilema criticised the traditional leaders for remaining seated while the national anthem was being sung, stating that the action did not show respect for the country. In an interview, Thursday, Sichalwe said it would be prudent to engage the chiefs who did not stand up for the national anthem and find out their reasons for the action. “It would be...
