Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Reverend Godfridah Sumaili has ssaid that churches in Kanyama Township, John Laing and George compound should not congregate, in view of the Cholera epidemic in the areas.
Reverend Sumaili said that the cholera epidemic is still active in the epicentres and urged church leaders to ensure that they sensitize their members.
The Minister made the announcement during the cholera update held at the Ministry of Health in Lusaka.
She stated that steady progress had been recorded in the fight against Cholera as evidenced by the reduction in numbers as announced by the Minister of Health Hon Dr Chitalu Chilufya.
“We will get a further update on Tuesday and am sure we will record further improvement.” She said.
And Reverend Sumaili has paid tribute to the church for cooperating fully with and working alongside the government in the fight against the Cholera epidemic.
“I want to commend the Church for following instructions and abiding by the law.” Rev. Godfridah Sumaili.
And the Minister encouraged all the Churches to continue abiding by the law and as well to help in disseminating information and also to continue mobilising the Communities in cleaning
But Tarvens are opened daily! Yes Cholera is passed on in the churches and not in the tarvens. Oh sorry, Tarvens contribute alot to GDP. Hallelujah
The cholera situation is a good measure of the PF chipantepante koswe mumpoto approach to governance. It is time for people in compounds to hold their leaders accountable. Was it correct for Edgar and his friends to spend $42 million on fire tenders. Half this money would have provided for a safe water reticulation system in Kanyama.
Too bad for those that make a living through churches. Our false prophets wont be happy about this!
But they can congregate in bars to drive the economy of the country. What hypocrisy is this? God can not be mocked.
They day of reckoning is near.
Have you ever heard the scripture: ” For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
These words Christ did utter in Matthew 18:20, telling us that it is not about large crowds and huge gatherings, it’s all about your personal committment to God.
Very misguided directive there Ms Sumaili but anyway who cares ,those are Bemba infested compounds no wonder the cholera epidemic.
You would do better to refrain from these tribal remarks! We’ve got better things to do than judging each other on the basis of our ethnic background all day.
#3 you seem to forget that GBM is your vice president and running mate. Or are you confirming that GBM is just window dressing, a cosmetic to try and quench the tribal stench in upndees?
…hh exposed, but don’t worry we already know this from 2006 when he was annointed…uuhmm that boy has never known elections, I wonder whether he even voted for himself in 2016, he seems to hate democracy and elections with a passion.
Kanyama ,Chibolya ,Chawama ,Misisi are not only unfit for church , but they’re totally unsuitable for human habitation.When are we gonna respect ourselves and quit living like pigs?
Upndees, don’t work yourself out of steam and out of words, we have a more juicy agenda for today for to comment on for the next few days. Have you forgotten that our beloved President His Excellency your favourite topic is visiting Muchinga beginning today? Please keep up the free publicity and free campaign for our Edgar, now even the people in the 3.5 regional magic number know him, thinking “oh yaa this President is a good man if these people our so called leaders hate him so much, next elections all of us here in the 3.5 regions will vote for him and see what happens”.
Oh sorry Madam Hon Reverend Sumaili, I meant to greet you first but had to deal with these upndees first. You are a very motherly figure compared to Madam Nalumango. For sure even upndees must agree with me that Hon Nalumango is more like a upndee opposition politician, no inspiration at all, the only good thing is that she does not insult like her bosses or Gary Nkombo, where does she come from? She can’t be from the 3.5 regions surely? Impossible!
She is Bemba from Kaputa married to a Lozi…Former Headmistress,Former Minister of Information and indeed was a cunning Chief Govt Spokesperson like Kambwili and lastly Former Deputy Speaker at Parliament…before being co-opted in the UPND she lost her Kaputa seat while as Deputy Speaker to PF New comer in 2011 hence her frustrations against the PF…
@8–Jackass, stop being a misogynist, and tribal bigot. What did Ms. Nalumango do to you?
What happened to the week of prayer? No rains and still recording Cholera cases. Effective prayers should have made it possible for people to congregate after a successful WOP. This is why us who care to use our brains don’t believe in state sanctioned religion! It is fake and done for political expedience! Reminds me of The biblical contest between the the state’s 450 prophets of baal against a lone prophet of God, Elijah on mount carmel (1 Kings 18:16-45).
Ba Religious Minister with Brazilian Hair?!!! NnoNnsense!! Just speaking hurriedly and any how, before rushing off to the Hair Salon.
Brazilian Hair == Cabelo Brazileiro
The people in the compounds you have mentioned will go to other compounds and congregate. Church buildings will remain empty. will that cure the cholera Hon Minister? Get to the root cause Hon Minister apa tapali chalachitika mwe ntungulushi
My people, my people , the corrupt thief’s make silly songs and slogans for you to dance to, then borrow billions in your name condemning generations of you to eternal debt , they steal with impunity , at the end of day after dancing when you turn and look around you find you have no jobs, no clean drinking water and you have to shi.t in holes next to your drinking wells………my people it seems only god can save you from the ravages of this corrupt gang of people leading and looting the country…..
The most useless ministry in Zambia!!
What about Saturday church services ba Minister?
Or Friday Worship?
Are people in these Compounds still alive? Very little economic activity = no food. Is curfew lifted now?
All alive people are vaccinated and all exit and entry points have hand wash basins, observation points and/or screening systems.
It must be tough for our brothers and sisters.
Almost done, please be patient and cooperative with authorities so we return to 100% normal.
ONE MORE WEEK!
After this suffering, beat anyone found sh!ting around.
Keep your compounds neat with no shallow wells.
Everyone to take part in weekly and then monthly compound cleaning.
Work with LWSC & GRZ for clean tap water points.
Ba WARD CHAIRMAN get busy. Was this only in UNIP error?
THE SAME WOMAN WHO CALLED FOR PRAYER AND FASTING SOME DAYS AGO?
There goes Godfridah, just “eating” taxpayers money, while she heads a useless superstitious ministry, that does NOT add value to the nation whatsoever, except her own belly.
Chakolwa Chagwa should have made this Godfridah his minister of Taverns & drunken affairs @ Chawama his tavern, or dodgy Casino’s, & paid her from his own pocket.
WHAT A WASTEFUL PRESIDENT, & GOVERNMENT!!
This cholara thing is becoming a disgrace to us Zambians living outside. They are laughing at us.
At least Vincent Mwale has allowed bars to operate, it’s a bold decision that night women have applauded. Pastors are out of business