IN THE past few days, social media has been awash with debates around gay rights in Zambia. Some individuals are suggesting that it’s about time. They say whether Zambia likes it or not, gay people will have to be embraced because the future generation doesn’t see anything wrong with same sex relationships. Others, however are basing their arguments against gay rights on biblical writ and the laws of Zambia. This is a very controversial and sensitive topic of discussion in Zambia because the wider population doesn’t ascribe to homosexuality. But when we look at how the topic is trending, it is clear that this is a matter that has to be addressed and it must be addressed soon. We are...

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