LAW Association of Zambia president Lungisani Zulu says government’s renewed interest in operationalising laws on sedition, insults and criminal defamation suggests an intolerance for divergent views And Zulu says credible national dialogue is important as the country heads towards the 2026 general elections. Meanwhile, Panos Institute Southern Africa Executive Director Vusumuzi Sifile says it is difficult for citizens to participate in governance without freedom of speech. Speaking during the inaugural LAZ Governance Forum, Friday, Zulu said government could do better regarding freedom of expression. “What is disappointing is government’s renewed or reawakening interest to operationalise laws on sedition, insults, criminal defamation in a manner which suggests that they don’t like some of the divergent views. So in as much as...

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