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President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday expressed his deepest gratitude to the Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) during a celebration of their 60th anniversary at the Bread of Life Church in Emmasdale. Since 1964, the EFZ has grown from a small group of ten missionaries into a powerful movement encompassing nearly 600 church denominations and mission agencies.
The President extended heartfelt congratulations to the Church Mother Body for reaching this significant milestone and acknowledged the EFZ’s enduring commitment to faith, community service, and national development.
“The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia has been a beacon of hope and inspiration, guiding our nation through its unwavering dedication to partnership, faith, and service,” President Hichilema said. He praised the EFZ for its initiatives in health, education, and social justice, which have positively impacted communities across Zambia.
President Hichilema also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the EFZ in promoting sustainable economic development. “As a government, we stand ready and willing to collaborate with the EFZ in initiatives that benefit all our citizens,” he stated.
During his address, President Hichilema emphasized Zambia’s declaration as a Christian nation, reiterating the country’s stance against homosexuality, which he said is contrary to African culture and Christian values. He called upon the Church to work closely with the government in addressing societal issues such as the rising rates of divorce and the misuse of social media.
In a gesture of support, President Hichilema announced the donation of 21 heifers and one bull to the EFZ, aiming to help the organization establish a herd and initiate a ranching business. This donation was made in honor of EFZ’s Diamond Jubilee, celebrated under the theme “SOAR” inspired by Isaiah 60:1.
The celebration marked a moment of reflection on EFZ’s impactful journey over the past six decades and its continued role in shaping the spiritual and social landscape of the nation.
Hoping the traditional chiefs and EFZ will remember him in 2026! But he also needs to help himself by ending the devastating loadshedding soonest. We are not supposed to have loadshedding in the first place 🙁
We know he is the best living president.
There was no need to put a pillow under his seat to elevate him above the crowd.
Hamasaka walitumpa, you downgrade HH most of the time by puffing so many praise words.
Can you tell us how the president will end loadshedding when the Kariba is empty?
@Katana; you’re shortsighted to only think of Kariba and not, inter-alia:
1. importing from Tanzania and Mozambique who have surpluses;
2. diversification into coal, solar (even tapping from homes and businesses generating solar) and LNG powered plants;
3. water recirculation using solar pumps;
4. smart turbines to replace the current water guzzling ones; and
5. cancel power export contracts using Force Majeure.
What Christian values. Not all who mention the name LORD are genuine servants of God. You can do good even without pandering to something that you don’t even practice.
Development of country is not by divine intervention but by being practical and truth then God will bless….He helps those who help themselves.
Just a bunch of Criminals….We don’t have a mind our own as black people…..anything a white man says we are forced to believe him….Christianity is directly linked to slave trade
@Anonymous..Christianity is a Jewish ruse!
It’s interesting to see the Anglican Church moving away from traditional terminology while simultaneously, we have President Hichilema reinforcing Zambia’s identity as a Christian nation. The juxtaposition of these developments raises questions about the relationship between religion and government. The Church’s efforts to rebrand itself may reflect a desire for inclusivity and adaptability, especially as it navigates contemporary societal issues.
Meanwhile, President HH’s remarks about homosexuality and the call for collaboration with the Church suggest a firm stance on traditional values, which could alienate certain groups. What are the underlying motives here? Are these institutions genuinely seeking the development of the people, or is there a political agenda at play? It’s crucial to critically examine these dynamics as we move forward.
The Church’s efforts to rebrand itself may reflect a desire for inclusivity and adaptability, especially as it navigates contemporary societal issues.
There’s no Christianity in the distribution of FISP
Let the little generated electricity be given to
Zambians.let All mines Put up solar power
Stations for their mines.As most Mines have
Been given tax exemption .As new tariffs will
Bring more hardships to Zambians so let the
Church state their position.
Did hh attend the recent SADC conference in Harare? Just wondering since he has somehow alienated our nation from neighboring nations
He did not attend. He closed the DRC borders because the DRC had issues with certain imports. Now a real statesman should have gone to Zim and talk like men. A real statesman should have called on his DRC counterpart over the import issue…or just delegate the minister responsible.
It’s now proved that HH wanted to influence the Zimbabwe election… USA temunobe… let the Zimbabwean people remove ZANU by themselves.
Like Spaka always says…..in Zambia we convert an old warehouse or Factory into a church…….
We have President Hichilema reinforcing Zambia’s identity as a Christian nation. The juxtaposition of these developments raises questions about the relationship between religion and government. The Church’s efforts to rebrand itself may reflect a desire for inclusivity and adaptability, especially as it navigates contemporary societal issues.
The juxtaposition of these developments raises questions about the relationship between religion and government. The Church’s efforts to rebrand itself may reflect a desire for inclusivity and adaptability, especially as it navigates contemporary societal issues.
Juxtaposition: The combination of these two trends prompts reflection on how religion and government interact in Zambia. While the Church seeks to adapt, the government maintains a firm Christian identity, potentially creating tension between progressive changes within the Church and traditional governmental values.