The National Constitution Conference (NCC) has expressed concern at the growing misrepresentation of its proceedings by stakeholders.
NCC Spokesperson Mwangala Zaloumis expressed worry that some sections of society including the media did not understand the proceedings of the NCC thereby giving a distorted image to the public.
Ms. Zaloumis explained that resolutions made by the 11 NCC Committees were subject to further scrutiny and approval by the plenary saying it was sad that some stakeholders including the media were making conclusions from them.
She stressed that no single committee has the authority to pass a binding resolution as portrayed by some stakeholders including the media.
She said all citizens have a constitutional right to comment on the proceedings of the NCC but should do so from an informed point of view in order to avoid misrepresentation and distorting the work of the national constitution making body.
She invited all members of the public to attend sessions of the NCC so that they could have a better understanding of the entire process instead of passing public comments from a point of ignorance.
Ms. Zaloumis observed that it was divisive and misleading to the public if NCC proceedings are deliberately distorted and exaggerated.
She added that it was no wonder that the NCC Chairman admonished the Press for sensationalizing and trivializing serious issues.
Meanwhile, Ms. Zaloumis has dismissed reports from some sections of the media suggesting that two Ministers stormed out of a recent heated debate over the proposal that the republican president should constitute an ad hoc committee to recruit members of the electoral commission.
Ms. Zaloumis explained that Luapula Province Deputy Minister Chrispin Musosha asked for permission to leave the session prematurely as he had an appointment with Katanga Governor Moses Katumbi in Luapula.
She said similarly, Home Affairs Deputy Minister Grace Njapau left early to meet some diplomats.
She added that Health Deputy Minister Lwipa Puma also requested permission to attend to other official duties.
Ms. Zaloumis pointed out that the three Ministers made their contributions so that they could leave earlier to attend other meetings at the on going SMART partnership dialogue.
She said it was distortion of facts to suggest that the three Ministers stormed out of the heated debate.
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NCC Spokesperson Mwangala Zaloumis, you are so bad looking yet your nieces and grand daughters are so cute whats the chemistry
I would suggest that instead of NCC members geting allowances, let them pay participation fees. Then we will see who is honest to this country. So remove allowances. By the way how long will it last?
participants should pay to attend
#2 Very funny you have made my day
#2 you are the one!
The NCC deliberations that i ve seen on ZNBC so far have been trash. These characters just want to buy time so that they continue getting allowances. The people have spoken, what more do they want?
Yes let them pay participation fee
patriotim must be shown even in spaceless/suffocation times.when people show commitment like zaloumis is saying it,the issue of allowances then need to be considered to a very minimum level such that the monthly takings of each one of those stands at less than they used to get at their traditionall known places of work.on the contrally,its an opportunity to expand on the income base by most of them hence the incessant shouts about patriotism.i doubt if this what it means.on misrepresentation:how can all the media circles misrepresent you as if they can be paid by one man?you get anything form 2,3 or 4 sources you still insist its misrepresentation?get serious or else i will……
I find comments of those participating to pay a few quite interesting. It would work to deter all those going there for there pockets. The tree ministres left without permission. Mwaangala is simply finding an excuse for them. these 3 ministers have been on record for urtering extream comments. I personally was not supprised at the storming out. They are capable of doing this as they respect no other person other than Levy. So Mwaangala work up and stop toying with our brains .
#2 you are a funny character. anyway you all are funny characters. you the pipo called for NCC and now you dissing the move just because others are getting some allowances. Why don’t you talk on other things that government is spending money on? This is for a good cause so just lay back and let the people do their thing! If you were the ones getting the money you’d not be here condemning anyone. Sha!
Hi people how is MMCI doing since the CEO is out too are they still helping the need or event the MMCI has stopped its operatios just like we saw with Vera Chiluba’s Hope Foundation
#10 we are not saying the system is bad, but rather that it has been hijacked by wolves. You say you people, which you are you talking about. I thought this was an afterthought by the President who did not agree with the constituency Assembly which everyone wanted. It was a ploy by the president to appear all en-compassing, when it was well doctored to match his and his colleague’s aspirations. It is irritating to hear “you wanted it and now you castigate it”. Could you please limit the “want” to the MMD and its relatives? Those at the helm of the NCC are either bought due to inherent poverty or irrelevance. So as a way of salvaging their sinking images they decided that the NCC was a better
Just make sure you give us a sound constitution. Not one which will need to amended in a short space. Just making NCC members fat and thereafter causing them to suffer from stomach problems due to overeating.
The way the media is exegeratig things is funny. What I believe in is to have a constitution that will stand the test of time regardless of who is in the ruling party. The constitution should be felt by every ordinary Zambian regardless of your status in society or any ethinic group. Let us give them chance to do the right job for the right Zambians at least this time in a decade.
#1 Luwande WATCH YOU F….ING MOUTH ASS HOLE!.
Mulenga,Newcastle England you a British Zambian?,Zambian law does not allow Dual citizenship sucka!.What did you do marry those fat English underclass girls that Specialize in nixxxgers ?.we will fight you until you submit? YOU ARE TALKING THROUGH YOUR ASS MATE!.
Mulekula mumano guys. What’s with the ugly language. Don’t expose your foolishness mwebantu
#1 she could be bad looking but she is educated, and she did not apply to be cute afterall beautifull ladies are problems.
#17 what does Mrs Z family got to do with the above subject matter?.
Show’s me that #1 has an inferiority complex because Mrs Z is pure zambian and her Kids are not!,Meaning anyone that is not mixed is ugly according to Luwande.”emancipate yourself from mental slavery”.
#1 i think you need training on how to judge beauty since you have no clue at all.Besides the topic under discussion has nothing to do with beauty.Search your mind to find something to contribute on this topic,if you dont have then its better to simply keep quiet.
ugly? who are you to call other people ugly. they are all God’s creatures who deserve respect proportional to their character. #1 is not of this generation seriously, otherwise simply backward!
Beauty is in the eyes of the Beholder..so what seems ugly for one could be fancy for others. That’s simply logical in nature, and yet even with the ammount of “ugly” women in the world, there is drama everyday!
ba ncc fyakosa?
#1 i have no comments for u!!! ala pantu lol !!!!!!!!lesa akupale….