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“A serious lack of respect”: Catholic Bishop Decries Delayed Release of Payment to farmers in Eastern Zambia

Jan 23, 2026

Bishop George Cosmas Zumaire Lungu of Zambia’s Catholic Diocese of Chipata has urged authorities in the Southern African nation to urgently address the prolonged delay in paying farmers who delivered their produce to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) during the 2025 season.

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