BRITISH High Commissioner to Zambia Rebecca Terzeon says it is important that the opposition in Parliament are allowed to operate effectively to hold the Executive to account. Terzeon also urges that Electoral Observer Missions recommendations be taken seriously. Speaking shortly after President Hakainde Hichilema’s speech at the official opening of the 14th session of the National Assembly, Friday, Terzeon said it was important that democratic institutions were independent, accountable and effective. “I was keen to come along today because Parliament is a really important institution for any democracy. The President set out a very clear agenda for this term, structured around Grow Zambia, and as the UK, we’re very keen to continue to work with Zambia to help deliver that...
