CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says government is open to continued engagement through appropriate platforms to ensure collaborative problem-solving over concerns raised by the church. Mweetwa says the UPND government is also committed to safeguarding constitutionalism, including the freedom of the church to speak on national issues without fear or favour. Responding to the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Letter, which called on political, traditional and religious leaders to promote inclusive and democratic citizen participation in the country’s affairs, Mweetwa said government acknowledged the important role of the Catholic Church. “The government of the Republic of Zambia has taken note of the Pastoral Letter issued yesterday, 18th December 2025, by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) on the...
