In its quest to tackle its economic challenges, Zambians have sought the face of God by declaring and observing a national day of prayer.
The national day of prayer in the Christian nation was observed yesterday following a collapse in global copper prices. Zambia is Africa's second biggest copper producer.
Responding to an appeal from President Edgar Lungu, churches across the country conducted prayer services.
Zambia's President Edgar Lungu
Zambia's President Edgar Lungu
All Sunday soccer matches were postponed and bars and restaurants were encouraged to close in a bid to encourage more Zambians to join the prayer gatherings.
Zambia's Kwacha currency has tumbled nearly 50 percent against the dollar this year, driving up food prices. Zambia's economy is expected to grow by less than 5 percent this year, down from an earlier projection of around 6 percent, Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda told Reuters last month.