Hon Mwaliteta Takes Ian Khama Debate To SADC, Calls For Regional Respect
Lusaka Province Minister Obvious Mwaliteta called for Southern African leaders to respect national sovereignty. This follows reports that former Botswana President Ian Khama called President Hakainde Hichilema a dictator. Mwaliteta, who also chairs the UPND in Lusaka Province, says these comments risk diplomatic responsibility.
1 NOVEMBER 2026 | POLITICAL NEWS Lusaka Province Minister Obvious Mwaliteta has called on Southern African leaders to uphold diplomatic responsibility and respect for national sovereignty following former Botswana President Ian Khama’s reported description of President Hakainde Hichilema as “Africa’s newest dictator”. Mr Mwaliteta, who is also UPND Lusaka Province Chairperson, says the remarks risk […] The post Hon Mwaliteta Takes Ian Khama Debate To SADC, Calls For Regional Respect first appeared on The Zambian Observer .