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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>According to a recent statement by Dr. Fred M\u2019membe, President of the Socialist Party, President Hakainde Hichilema\u2019s recent claims that the Kariba Dam is leaking have caused alarm in the nation and raised serious questions about the structural integrity of the dam.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has come as a surprise that President Hichilema has gone to great lengths to justify load shedding by claiming that Kariba Dam is leaking,\u201d said Dr. M\u2019membe. \u201cWhen a dam leaks, it means its structural integrity is in question. It\u2019s one thing for a junior party official to speculate about this kind of thing, but when it comes from a head of state, it is a very serious issue.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. M\u2019membe also pointed out that if the dam is indeed leaking, there could be serious implications for people living downstream in three different countries, and questioned whether the necessary preparations have been made for potential consequences. \u201cIf the dam is leaking, what are the implications for people living downstream in three different countries? Have we shared this information with Zimbabwe and Mozambique? What preparations have been made for potential consequences?,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Dr. M\u2019membe emphasized that statements of this kind need to be coordinated with other heads of state and urged President Hichilema to consult with technocrats before making such claims. \u201cWe hope that next time a statement like this is made, technocrats are consulted about the potential repercussions. The river is shared with various countries so statements of this kind need to be coordinated with other heads of state. It\u2019s not always about politics. Some matters are very serious,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Dr. M\u2019membe concluded his statement by warning President Hichilema to be cautious when making statements about the Kariba Dam. \u201cAnyway, lies have short legs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

It is clear that Dr. M\u2019membe believes that President Hichilema\u2019s recent claims about the Kariba Dam are alarmist and raise serious concerns about the structural integrity of the dam, as well as the potential consequences for people living downstream. He also calls on President Hichilema to consult with technocrats and coordinate with other heads of state before making statements about the dam.<\/p>\n

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