Technical Committee has already written to Government to print more Draft Constitution copies

1. The Technical Committee drafting the Zambian Constitution has written to government to allow them print more copies of the final draft constitution.

   SO, YOU ALREADY PRINTED THOSE 10 FOR THEM? WITHOUT PRINTING FOR US, THE OWNERS OF THE LAND, THE CITIZENRY? EFYO TATU FWAYA IFI!!! TWALA IZANDAMUSHA NOOMBA KA!!! PRINT AND UPLOAD PDF DOCUMENTS FOR EVERYONE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT!

   • Well presented update. @abena, he has not said anything about 10 copies. Kindly read the last paragraph again.

   • in the mean time as you wait for cash to print, release online pdf documents. so that those of us that can print on our own or read on tablets can start doing so.

     thank you

   • Time has come to awaken that Zambian WILL POWER that shattered FTJ’s 3rd term with Sata at the helm.
     Ideas and talking alone are not enough, the power of ACTION is now more inevitable than ever before. No one can give us a better Zambia and a better Constitution that we desire, unless we ARISE and ACT. We call upon all Zambians to arise and demand a new constitution. Abash 2 terms of 10 years, Abash Sata’s constitution amendments!! Abash BUFI, LIES LIES LIES !!! The continuous stay of Lombe chibesakunda and the removal of formidable and vocal MPs –Is now clear, the writings are clear on the wall!!

   • Sata’s announcement for constitutional amendment only instead of adopting a new constitution is real and serious.
     Reliably and evidenced, Sata is geared for a 2 terms of 10 years in office. To achieve this, he is repositioning himself through parliament by removing all formidable vocal MPs for easy of that scheme implementation.

     Zambians we must make no mistake nor doubt!! The scheming in the judiciary is by design, stand up to Sata and his PF, there’re too many around the global who embrace Madiba’s legacy of constitutional reforms, that are ready to join your struggle and ride this endemic poverty and growing inequality through a people-driven constitution. Sata should not be allowed a 2 terms of 10 years each! Be vigilant,Watch this space!

   • WE NEED THE NEW CONSTITUTION BY END OF JANUARY 2014 OR ELSE???????????

   • Since the government has no money now, how much would it cost to photocopy?
     Just ask Zambians as meaningful individuals, who contributed can deposit moneys in your account to facilitate a copy for each individual photocopy.
     If it is buying tell us and we can buy in advance and at the back put our names? simple

2. Why are there so many conflicting statements on the so called draft constitution?

   • Yes in the article it says,Tc asked govt to print more copies,meaning 10 copies have already been printed and the last paragraph says print more so as to be realized to the appointing authority and public simultaneously as they are the owners.10 copies printed but yet to be handed over.gov’t didn’t say printing more copies requires cash,we Zambians are ready to donate money towards this noble cause,I doubt if the constitution will be fruitful as per our aspirations.

3. kangaroo courts in Zambia. constitution being treated as if it is a Christmas card to the sick sata

   • @matipa
     What do courts have to do with this process for you to call the ‘kangaroo’?

4. But Kabimba has already given you government’s position on this matter, so don’t expect anything positive from them, especially when you very well know the kind of people you are dealing with. In fact it is highly unlikely that you will get a response from them any time soon. You will be lucky if you get any response in 2014. And as you long as you and your fellow committee members were appointed by the same people, I am afraid you are fighting an uphill battle. I sympathize with you. Ichikwanka ba chimwena kuma mpalanya. Good luck !!

5. ‘In the meantime we will continue getting our allowances including Christmas bonuses as there are still funds remaining in the allocated budget’ – Ernest C. Mwansa

6. I agree with Zambian. The TC should not expect a positive response from govt and they know it well. They are simply restating their stand that they will not sign the 10 copies meant for the appointing authority (The President) and will only sign when more copies for the public are allowed. SO STALEMATE CONTINUES.

7. I smell a rat here! And I agree with Stirflow above. These chaps had all this planned to enrich themselves. Please just give us what we want and go away TC! Sincerely Chekov

8. Disclaimer: The potential hot air is not in any way responsible for the draft of scepticism at the thought 31-12-13. Just not sure New Year’s Eve is a day to make plans for anything other than resolutions you can break with no guilt by February 1st…

   Warning: Please surprise us with online access on New Year’s day… the sun will still rise if they miss the deadline but it may feel hotter than usual before it sets if a rip proof digital copy is unavailable for ripping to shreds…oops I mean analysis that day…

9. This is NOT a draft constitution,its a DAFT constitution designed by PF govt to exploit an illiterate population just so PF can continue with its misrule unquestioned.

10. MR MWANSA YOUR TASK AS DEFINED BY THE TERMS OF REFERENCE WAS SIMPLY TO PREPARE THE NEW CONSTITUTION. YOU HAVE DONE YOUR DUTY….THANK YOU. WHY ARE YOU BOTHERED BY THE MEANS OF DISTRIBUTION? WHETHER VIA ELECTRONIC, PUBLIC MEDIA OR BY PRINTED COPY AND THE NUMBER OF COPIES?

    YOU HAVE DONE YOUR PART. BABA. IN MY LANGUAGE WE SING “TUBATWAILE ABENE BAKA YONAWILE”, TRANSLATED LOOSELY IT MEANS THAT “WE HAVE DONE OUR PART, LET THEM BLAME THEMSELVES IF THEY SPOIL IT”. PLEASE GIVE YOUR COPY TO THE SO-CALLED APPOINTING AUTHORITY, THE GOVERNMENT, THEY WILL DECIDE THE FORM OF MASS DISTRIBUTION.

    UNLESS OF COURSE YOU WANT TO GET THE LAST PRINTING ALLOWANCES!

    • Do u understand what terms of reference mean,?its a contract which the Tc signed with the Zambian people,govt representing the rest of us,its not the appointing authority who are the owners.we the people set up procedures at every stage,releasing the draft constitution to the appointing authority and to the public simultaneously is a legal bidding procedure which if violated can land the Tc or govt in trouble.pf govt has a hidden agenda.luapula premier I know I can think better ,think of the future generation.suppose u discover that a Whiteman is the one blocking this ,would u support him or not ,be honest to your conscience.

    • @Luapula Premier
      Have you had time to read the technical committee’s terms of reference? Of-course not; I forgot you spend much of your time on Lusaka Times ans facebook!!

11. This is Zambian the real africa sure. Why cry to have money for prints. Just get authority to publish in any media. The You can offload those useless documents as pdf/word/csv on the internet.

    the we, using our money we print and bind for you

12. “Mr. Mwansa reiterated that it is still the Committee’s desire to have the final draft Constitution and the Constitution of Zambia Bill handed-over simultaneously to the appointing authority and the general public”.

    IT SHOULDNT BE JUST A DESIRE BUT OBLIGATION.

13. WINA AZAFA

14. You were given the task to draft and give the zambian pipo a good constitution,WHY start begging the govt to print more copies just print imwe and upload them on your wesite capwa ushilefwaya lwakwe.You have finished your race!

15. at times when you r about to lose something, it looks like you r winning all the way. other times when you r about to win something, it looks like you r losing all the way. zambians lets be careful with serious things

16. These guys (the TC) are the ones that have complicated this issue.The terms of reference are very clear and one wonders what led them to consult the govt instead of just releasing the draft simultaneously to govt and the public knowing very well that the people are the owners of the document and the law is on their side. WHY DID THEY ASK IN THE FIRST PLACE?!!!

17. Power to the people, enough of politicians misleading the well deserving citizenry. Just because the draft constitution curtails the powers of the presidency is threat enough to the incumbent brother leader not to adopt it. Shame………Never heard of a country so broke it can only afford to print 10 copies! Sata stop politics of manipulation. If there is something you can honorably do is pride yourself as a President who enshrined the rule of law by listening to the wishes of the Zambian citizenry. Leave behind a legacy ike you claim to have done when you were Governor.

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