STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says President Hakainde Hichilema’s trip to Tanzania for President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s inauguration ceremony was driven by Zambia’s long-term national interests. Some opposition leaders took to social media yesterday to question why President Hichilema was attending Hassan’s inauguration ceremony, citing the controversial nature of the Tanzanian elections. In a statement, Hamasaka said attending the inauguration provided an opportunity to reaffirm Zambia’s commitment to keeping economic channels open. “President Hakainde Hichilema’s visit to Tanzania for the inauguration ceremony of President Samia Suluhu Hassan is driven by Zambia’s long-term national interests and undertaken in line with the country’s diplomatic and economic priorities. As Head of State, President Hichilema carries the responsibility to safeguard Zambia’s national...