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The Church Working on Reconciliation and Dialogue Initiative before Inauguration

CCZ WORKING ON RECONCILIATION AND DIALOGUE INITIATIVE BEFORE INAUGURATION The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) says it is working to bring together President Hakainde Hichilema and Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile for reconciliation and dialogue before the inauguration. Speaking on Tuesday ‘s…

The Church Working on Reconciliation and Dialogue Initiative before Inauguration

Picture: Zambian Observer

CCZ WORKING ON RECONCILIATION AND DIALOGUE INITIATIVE BEFORE INAUGURATION

The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) says it is working to bring together President Hakainde Hichilema and Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile for reconciliation and dialogue before the inauguration.



Speaking on Tuesday ‘s edition of the Hot Seat Programme , CCZ General Secretary Reverend Canon James Phiri said the two leaders are being engaged as the Church continues its efforts to promote dialogue.



Rev. Canon Phiri said peace and unity should remain at the centre of national development, adding that election victories should not be an opportunity for retaliation.



He has called for challenges to be resolved through proper channels and urged citizens to use social media responsibly, expressing concern over hate speech and the use of children to insult political leaders online.



In picture below is CCZ General Secretary Reverend Canon James Phiri with the HOT Seat host, Chisha Chromez Mubambe at HOT FM.

By Gerald Ngoma
Hot FM

Source: Zambian Observer — Read more

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