SWAMPY TALES

Dear Aspiring Luapula Constituency MP, 'Umwana bamufunda pa kuya. Pa kubwela alakana' Our forefathers coined the adage: “Insala ni ndiminwa, te mpulilwa iyoo.”   This was to encourage us to go out and till the land so we did not become beggars. If our own household had no food for longer than two days, and you were forced to ask for help from relatives or friends, the head of that household took the blame and apologized as a responsible provider for the family.   (Remember those days when our fishermen were allowed to freely excel at their trade?) Yes, we even had floods at times! Those who failed to consistently feed their own families had derogatory nicknames such as Impumfi, abapushi , etc. So, in terms of development, you will be that head of our communal household of Lunga. I am convinced you realize this and is the reason you want to run for that office. I know that things are different today. The game has completely changed. Incessant floods, partly due to block...