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President Hichilema recently claimed that “hunger is biblical” and I am not surprised by the lack of understanding among Zambians. This is the same man who is known for making false promises and spreading misinformation. Since he chose to use the Bible to prove his statement, I will also use it to prove him wrong.
President HH referred to Pharaoh’s dream in the Book of Genesis, in which seven healthy cows were eaten by seven sick cows, and seven full ears of corn were eaten by seven thin, withered ears of corn. Joseph interpreted this dream as a warning from God that seven years of plenty would be followed by seven years of famine.
However, President HH overlooked a key point. Pharaoh wisely sought guidance on how to prepare for disasters, and Joseph, wise and capable, advised him to store food in years of plenty to sustain the nation during famines. Leaders have a responsibility to anticipate and plan for hardship, especially food security. As explorer David Livingstone noted as early as 1858, southern Africa experiences a drought cycle every 5-7 years.
When President HH came to office, he inherited millions of tons of maize from his predecessor, President Lungu. Instead of using it wisely to ensure food security and prepare for future crises, he quickly sold it off without thinking about future consequences. Now he is questioning why Zambians don’t understand that hunger is mentioned in the Bible. Understanding the Bible requires more than just being familiar with a few stories, it requires wisdom and foresight, which President HH lacks.
The President of Zambia is known to make thoughtless speeches and waste resources while the people are starving. How can anyone live in two state houses when millions of people cannot afford a meal? Instead of admitting mistakes and proposing solutions, he criticizes and blames others, blaming others for his own shortcomings. This is not the leadership that Zambia needs.
The story cited by President HH shows that the Hebrews were slaves in Egypt due to hunger, traded their land for food in Egypt and ended up being slaves. This should be a warning to Zambia. Due to poor leadership and mismanagement, our country has become dependent on foreign aid and loans, sacrificing sovereignty and resources in exchange for temporary hunger relief. Millions of hectares of land have been sold to foreigners like toilet paper.
The Bible condemns hunger and bad leadership. Proverbs 28:3 says, “A king who oppresses the poor is like a rainstorm that does not weed the crops.” Proverbs 29:4 says, “A king with justice keeps a kingdom in peace, but one who seeks bribes overthrows it.” These verses speak to HH’s callousness and the dire situation in Zambia right now, where the government has failed to provide economic stability and where corruption, greed, and food shortages are growing under narcissistic leadership.
I urge President HH to learn biblical interpretation before he uses it to justify his failure. As a man who considers himself an elder in the church, he should be guiding and leading others to the right path, not spreading false information and misleading biblical interpretations.
Hunger may be mentioned in the Bible, but the Bible is also critical of bad leadership. Just like Pharaoh, our leaders must seek guidance and make wise decisions for the good of the country and not just for their own benefit. Zambians must demand better leadership and hold leaders accountable. Only then can we break free from the cycle of hunger and bad leadership. Ensuring food security for the country is the constitutional responsibility of the President, but not the HH.
Written by Kapaya Karma
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