Africa: Don't use Christianity for political gain

Lusaka — Many people have accused Nevers Mumba of using the church as a stepping stone for his political ambitions. But what his critics fail to ask is: who hasn't?

Even 2001 presidential aspirant, Anderson Mazoka has already realised that in Zambian politics, you cannot by-pass the Christian platform, especially after knowing that even the founding father, Kenneth Kaunda, once started off very well with his links to the church.

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