WE SHOULD MAINTAIN OCTOBER 18TH SEPARATELY- SILAVWE 09th October, 2026. ‎I have received the merging of the ‘National Day of Prayer and Fasting’ to the Declaration of Zambia as a ‘Christian Nation’ in December with reservations. ‎‎Mixed in the sense that, I have supported both the Day of National Prayer and Declaration to the hilt. […]

‎WE SHOULD MAINTAIN OCTOBER 18TH SEPARATELY- SILAVWE

09th October, 2026.

‎I have received the merging of the ‘National Day of Prayer and Fasting’ to the Declaration of Zambia as a ‘Christian Nation’ in December with reservations.

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‎Mixed in the sense that, I have supported both the Day of National Prayer and Declaration to the hilt. In our view, October 18th, should remain as it is.

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1. ‎December 29th, is equivalent to a spiritual ancient landmark of our Nation. It covers even those of different faith’s.
2. ‎October 18th, is the actualisation of the declaration as a Christian Nation.
3. ‎October remains a significant month in the life of our Nation. It’s a season of independence best suited for repentance and reconciliation.

4. ‎October 18th, is best positioned at the onset of our Country’s rainy season. Ideal to offer prayer for fruitfulness in these unpredictable weather patterns.

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‎The recent political events in our Nation deeply warrant a separate National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Reconciliation.

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‎The National Day of Prayer and the Christian Declaration should be maintained separately with full Government funding.
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‎Silavwe Jackson
‎President
‎GPZ.
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