COMMONWEALTH Secretary General Patricia Scotland has urged Zambians to stand united against violence, saying elections come and go but the country will stay on. And Scotland says it is important that political leaders are encouraged to publicly declare their commitment to abiding by the will of the people ahead of the August polls. Meanwhile, UN Zambia Resident Coordinator Dr Coumba Mar Gadio says the violence reported in different parts of the country relating to political campaigns is a threat to credible and peaceful elections. Speaking at the launch of the coalition for peaceful elections in Zambia, Thursday, Scotland said there would not be significant domestic and foreign direct investment in an atmosphere of chaos and confusion. “All Zambians have a...

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