CANADIAN High Commissioner to Zambia Emily Burns says some women in politics whom the Canadian government supports have been expressing concerns about some of the proposed constitutional reforms. Burns also says Canada is upgrading its presence in Zambia to a full High Commission. Speaking during a courtesy call to the Ministry of Justice, Thursday, Burns said she wanted the government’s thoughts on the concerns of women in politics. “I will be going to Chipata. It will be my first visit to announce winners and support women who are aspiring or in active political leadership so that they can develop projects in the municipality. As we have been looking at the needs and concerns of the women that we have been...

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