DRAFT CONSTITUTION STATEMENT
Good day Editor,
We wish through your media to congratulate the technical committe on the constitution for finally giving the Zambians a taste of what the constitution should constist of, based on the main review commisions that we have had in the past. It indeed gives some indication of the governments committment to facilitating a people driven constitution that will stand a test of time.This in itself is a good step in strengthening our democracy and promoting good governance of our nation.
We note with interest editor that a number of contetious issues have been addressed in the draft. Issues of the 50 +1 majority, provision for the presidential running mate, afixed periods of holding of the elections, declaration of zambia as a christian nation, dual citizenships,and parentage clause for presidential candidates and decentralisation of power to enable regional or provincial high level participation in the governance of various area in line with the priority issues facing the regions.We feel that having taken these matters into consideration will brighten the faces of citizens as these are some of the many issues Zambian people have been crying for, but for the past 20 years or so have not been coming forth.
We therefore, wish to call on all Zambians both living in Zambia and abroad, up to the furtherst parts of the country to take a look at this document and make positive recomendations that are not just focused on today but that addresses tomorrow for our children as well. We call on all political parties, religious organisations, members of the civil society to put aside their polical orientations and look at this matter as a national issue and not only affects the PF but all Zambians, hence the need for a cross cut participation without shanning as it used to happen in the past.
Kind regards
Martin Mulenga
Executive Director
Sibonghinkosi Foundation

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NINEBO CHI HH>>
May 2, 2012 at 8:55 am
Way forward!
REX
May 2, 2012 at 9:06 am
we jst hope that thereis nathing like gey rights. gud move
malaika
May 2, 2012 at 9:37 am
Way to go..surely is a national iSsue n shud not b made too political..I happy major issues are addressed!!!!
Youngest DJ
May 2, 2012 at 10:25 am
Good move.
P-styles
May 2, 2012 at 10:44 am
Thumb up pf
sniper
May 2, 2012 at 10:50 am
Decentralisation z one gud issue which needs 2 b recommended if meaningful development z to take place
N
May 2, 2012 at 11:46 am
Dual citizenship!!!!! yay!!! great news, it means we can still invest in our own country, as zambians, no more a foreigner in my own land!!!!!!!!!
Maano
May 2, 2012 at 12:01 pm
But, the nomonation of Regional Premiers by the President! Just when are we going to move away from this ‘nominations syndrome’?
Shall we strive to give power to the people in toto, without compromise!
Easy Does It.
May 2, 2012 at 12:13 pm
If the issue of MPs who resign and later stand for the same constituency on another party could also be well looked at will make MPs to be product. In short no MP who resigns should be allowed to stand. Bye elections are costly.
Maano
May 2, 2012 at 12:30 pm
But, the nomination of Regional Premiers by the President! Just when are we going to move away from this ‘nominations syndrome’?
Shall we strive to give power to the people in toto, without compromise!
Zebb Mpinganjira
May 2, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Rex
Read the document, it will be difficult even for perpetual critics like HH to find anything to take issue with Government.
Giev the credit where it is due, this draft could not have bheen availed to the public without interference from the MMd Government!!
Joe Kamwala
May 2, 2012 at 1:33 pm
This constitutional draft doc is ‘too good’ to be accepted by politicians in the PF…. watch the space…
jmuti
May 2, 2012 at 1:44 pm
The declaration of Zambia as a christian Nation has been maintained and even enhanced. It reads that we acknowledge the supremacy of God and that Zambia is a Christian Nation. Despite the omission of EFZ, the committee heard from the majority’s wishes and aspirations. So its not about the CCZ but the people of Zambia. Viva the Technial Committee for consulting widely.
MuMu
May 2, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Am particularly inspired by the way retirement has been addressed. 60 years is fair and especially that it is stated to be paid promptly.
rgb
May 2, 2012 at 4:27 pm
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Namutekenya
May 2, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Appreciated however let’s begin to address issues correctly. Its not 50 + 1 but rather 50% + 1 implying that the candidate with 50% of the votes plus one vote will be considered to have obtained majority votes! Thank you!
chi le
May 2, 2012 at 8:58 pm
This consititution is good and it has given the zambian people hope. Therefore, why taking it for refrendum? The majority is for this article. Channel the money which was budgeted for this execirse for some other projects.
Wiseman
May 3, 2012 at 6:38 am
The contents of the Draft Constitution should be maintained or refined at all levels of debate and scrutinization. This draft constitution is an inspiration to most Zambians. Nothing should be tampered with. This is one of the reasons why we had voted for change. VIVA PF, VIVA ZAMBIA. No Barotse, No Bantustan.
Ba Mighty
May 3, 2012 at 8:23 am
what will happen in the situation where the v/president dies