CHAPTER One Foundation Executive Director Josiah Kalala has advised all MPs to think about whether their decision concerning Bill 7 truly strengthens democracy, separation of powers and the autonomy of the National Assembly. And ActionAid Zambia Country Director Faides Tembatemba says MPs owe it to the Zambian people to do the right thing, adding that Bill 7 is “poison to citizens”. However, GEARS Initiative Board Chairperson Luckson Lungu has urged MPs to stand above board and vote in favour of Bill 7 to amend the constitution and make it align with the country’s democratic ideals. The Human Rights Commission also says it supports the amendment of the Constitution. The Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 7 comes up in Parliament for second...

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