President Hichilema urges chiefs to invoke rainmaking powers

President Hakainde Hichilema has appealed to Zambia’s traditional leaders to call upon their rainmaking powers by praying for rain as the nation faces ongoing challenges from drought.

Recent seasons have left 84 districts severely impacted, leading to food shortages and a worsening electricity deficit due to low water levels.

Speaking at the Shikaumpa traditional ceremony of the Ila people in Namwala on Sunday, Hichilema expressed hope for divine intervention and sufficient rains.

“We pray that this year, God will give us rains, sufficient rains, so we can grow more food, so we can take care of the things, the assets that we keep,” he stated.

Hichilema noted that he was informed of certain chiefs known for their rainmaking abilities, including Senior Chief Mwamba of Northern Province, Chief Sailunga of North-Western Province and Mwami Monze from the Southern Province.

He added that these chiefs have committed to continue their prayers for rain, believing that “God will hear our cry.”

The President encouraged not only the chiefs but also the churches and the entire nation to join in prayers for rain.

“All of us, the churches, everybody, we must pray for rains so that we can take care of God’s people properly,” he said.

Once the rains come, Hichilema urged farmers to intensify efforts at planting crops and maximizing their harvest for national food security.

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