SOCIALIST Party leader Fred M’membe is right. There has to be seriousness in the efforts being made by the opposition to unite. This is not the time for political showmanship, ego trips, posturing and casual invitations made for the benefit of headlines. Time is running out. The election is getting closer. Many citizens may not realise this today, but Zambia is actually at its most dangerous stage where democracy is concerned. In saying this, we are not suggesting that the UPND has been the worst government in its respect for democratic principles. No, not really. Neither are we saying that the UPND has performed worse than every government before it. That is not the point. The real point is much...