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UPND urges clergy to preach peace, unity

The ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) in Luapula Province has appealed to the clergy in the country to help in promoting peace among Zambias. Luapula UPND Information and Publicity Secretary in charge of Youths, Jackson Kalenga, says the clergymen and women should at all times preach unity and peace in the country. The media [ ]

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