DEPUTY Speaker of the National Assembly Attractor Chisangano has announced that she has received communication from the Minister of Justice requesting the House to immediately resume consideration of Bill 7. She says to this effect, the select Committee that was earlier constituted to scrutinise the Bill will commence its meetings immediately. Meanwhile, 12 opposition political parties have formally written to President Hakainde Hichilema, advising him to withdraw Bill 7 until genuine and inclusive national dialogue is secured after the 2026 general elections. The political parties include PF, UNIP, Socialist, Citizens First, New Heritage and Zambia We Want, among others. Speaking during Parliamentary proceedings, Tuesday, Chisangano noted that the Bill was deferred on June 26, 2025. “Honourable Members, I have an...

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