PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has attributed the low representation of women in decision making positions to constitutional and legal flops coupled with political violence. And President Hichilema says all men are weak before women, arguing that they only pretend to be stronger. Further, the President has urged young women to work hard and focus on school instead of pursuing pleasure. He said when girls get pregnant, it is because they want to. Meanwhile, NGOCC Board Chairperson Grace Sinkamba says the women movement feels ignored and marginalised because government has not responded to many of its requests. Speaking during the commemoration of International Women’s Day in Livingstone, Friday, the Head of State said having fewer women in decision making was not a...

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