DR. M’MEMBE SPIKES HICHILEMA’S BIBLICAL JUSTIFICATION FOR HUNGER CRISIS IN ZAMBIA
Lusaka, June 30, 2024 – Socialist Party Zambia President Dr Fred M’membe has criticized President Hakainde Hichilema for using the biblical story of Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams to justify Zambia’s current hunger crisis.
In a recent statement, Dr. M’membe described President Hichilema’s reference to the seven years of drought and plenty from Genesis 41:53 as a “wrong conclusion from correct biblical premises,” calling it a demonstration of “crass ignorance.”
Dr. M’membe elaborated on the story of Joseph, noting how his God-given ability to interpret dreams led to a successful disaster management strategy in ancient Egypt. Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams to mean that seven years of abundance would be followed by seven years of famine. During the years of plenty, Joseph organized the storage of surplus grain, ensuring that Egypt and its neighbors would survive the subsequent famine.
“Joseph’s management skills, guided by God, allowed him to plan carefully and predict what was likely to happen,” Dr. M’membe said. “He had the authority and power to implement his plans, and the trust of the people to carry them out.” He said
Dr. M’membe emphasized the importance of effective disaster management and the need for trust in leadership during crises. He pointed out that Joseph’s systematic approach to storing and distributing grain ensured the well-being of Egypt and neighboring regions, without indicating any divine judgment.
“Good disaster planning can have far-reaching benefits. We need leaders who can plan and manage resources effectively, not those who misinterpret biblical stories to justify their failures.” Dr. M’membe stated.
Dr. M’membe urged the Zambian government to learn from Joseph’s example and implement robust disaster preparedness measures. He questioned what changes could be made to better prepare the nation for potential difficulties and disasters.
“Joseph’s management skills are a lesson for us today. We need to develop plans that ensure food security and economic stability, especially in times of crisis,” he concluded.
Dr. M’membe is advocating for comprehensive disaster planning and resource management to address the nation’s challenges.
It’s true what Mmembe is saying about planning. But tails to ascrbe the genesis if the problem correctly. It’s ECL failure to prudently manage economic affairs by closing mines, overborrowiing, regionalism, and chasing investment out if the country, among many ills, that led to our current state of malaise.
It’s what you do during good times that spell how well you cooe during harsh economic realities.
ECL and his PF numbskulls are the real nitwits not the new dawn government that is trying to solve the many issues faced
I am yet to see a conman president improving the cost of living of its citizens anywhere in the world.
When someone is obsessed with gaining wealth, they can not care about the poor. They will milk the poor dry.
Vote wisely in 2026.
Indigo Tryol without your useless and baseless instigation we shal vote again for HH and his UPND leadership. Abash guntrotting and Panga Wielding PF criminals forever.
Old politikisi ba fuledi mmembe 2026 HH ni fa
Political opportunist,will not stop their old ways.They are like hyenas in the wilderness.Humans sometimes exhibite some characteristics of animals,yes some traits can show.Development we see in other countries started by firstly thinking.Plan to think and the thinking will eventually bring comfort and happiness.Dont take political steps on calamity and want to gain political mileage.A clever person wants to find solutions.The solutions too don’t just come without financial backup.Let us find finance and go for plan B.Just wailing like passengers in a sinking ship won’t help us.Is it titanic? Famine has happened before in history and the difference is on magnitude and period of time.These are the times to think of sharing.Times when those who have help the havenots.Not just speaking grandiloquently symbolizing great thinking yet nothing at all.Let us find out how people in deserts have power and we come and apply it here.It will require money so let us find means.We cut down on other expenses and channel the difference towards the desired goal.This is the kind of talk that is required not fooling and making noise for nothing.