PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on the Catholic Church to lead Zambians in offering prayers of thanksgiving for the bountiful rainfall received across the country this season.
Speaking during a meeting with Catholic Church leaders from Southern Province at his Harmony Farm in Choma, President Hichilema praised Church leadership for providing faith and resilience to communities during the recent drought, saying it helped sustain all Zambians.
The Head of State commended the Catholic Church for its ongoing collaboration with the government in advancing national development.
The President said he is grateful for the Church’s role in supporting health and education services for Zambians.
Speaking on behalf of other priests, Livingstone Diocese Bishop Valentine Kalumba said the Church is committed to continued collaboration with the government.
Bishop Kalumba said the partnership strengthens initiatives in various sectors and commended President Hichilema’s leadership.
ZANIS reports that among those present were Father Cletus Mwiila and Father Gregory Mulobela from the Catholic Diocese of Monze.
Kalemba January 22, 2026
