UPND Lusaka Province Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta has told Socialist Party president Dr Fred M’membe that education alone cannot make someone a good leader. On Wednesday, the Constitutional Court dismissed a petition challenging the eligibility of Dr M’membe and his running mate Dolika Banda to contest the August 13 elections. Dr M’membe, who described the judgment as reasonable, said there is no politician in Africa or the world who matches his qualifications. Commenting on this in an interview, Thursday, Mwaliteta said education is personal and should be appreciated, but insisted that educated people must use their knowledge to solve problems and contribute to national development. “We appreciate his education background and that is not a problem, but the problem is education...

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