CATHOLIC priest Fr Chewe Mukosa says there is no hidden agenda behind the Church’s planned candlelight prayers ahead of the August 13 general election, saying they simply want to pray for peace. Fr Mukosa has also urged political parties not to bring placards or political symbols to the prayer service, warning that doing so could create confusion. His remarks come after UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe said the Catholic Church was free to proceed with its planned candlelight prayers, but that UPND members would also attend in large numbers carrying “Zambia Forward” placards and raising their hands in prayer. Simuuwe said the UPND was not opposed to prayer but questioned the use of candles, which he claimed had become associated...