CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has insisted that government intends to amend non-contentious and non-controversial issues in the Constitution to avoid creating a budget burden. Mweetwa has also dismissed criticisms from opposition political parties regarding the planned constitutional amendments, calling them unnecessary. On Saturday, various opposition political party leaders and civil society organisations held a press conference rejecting the proposed amendments. However, in an interview on Sunday, Mweetwa argued that calls for a robust consultation process were driven by individuals seeking allowances from meetings. He emphasised that President Hakainde Hichilema aimed to avoid unnecessary expenditures by focusing solely on non-contentious issues that did not require extensive consultations. “So, the point is, should we go for a constitutional amendment of Clauses...