The ongoing National Constitution Convention has recommended to the Technical Committee on Drafting the Zambian Constitution to clear and precise terms and draft a clause in the draft constitution to bar Anti-Social practices such as
homosexuality, lesbianism and other abominable practices from being practiced in Zambia.
The convention which reconvened for plenary discussion today has been scrutinizing articles especially those that provides the rights of people and articles that describes the minority and marginalized groups to ensure that the practices of homosexuality and lesbianism are not given leeway into the national document.
Debate deepened on article 27 of the Draft Constitution which provides that a person has the right not to be discriminated against, directly or indirectly on any grounds including birth, race, sex, origin, colour, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language, pregnancy, health, marital, ethnic, tribal, social or economic status which rose concerns that homosexuals and lesbians might use to their advantage.
Both Kembe Member of Parliament and Bishop David Masupa noted that the people of Zambia have clearly spoken that they do not want homosexuality and lesbianism hence the need to spell out in clear terms that such practices are illegal.
And Request Muntanga contended that the article should not have a place in the Zambia constitution and the monies that people who encourage homosexuality and lesbianism promise should be rejected.
He said the drafts persons of the constitution should not include semantics or difficult language in barring such practices.
Adding to the motion Chief Mumena described homosexuality and lesbianism as abominable acts that delegates should watch closely so that they do not sneak into the constitution in any way.
The house voted against amending the article to delete ‘on any other grounds’ but after an explanation that it might allow anti-social practices, the whole house changed but called on the committee to simplify the article so that it is better understood.
A similar scenario prevailed on clause (c) of article 9 where the convention wanted the technical committee to redefine the minority and marginalized groups who should be protected and not be discriminated against so that the homosexuals and lesbians do not enjoy such constitutional rights.
Meanwhile, clause (3) of article 28 has been referred to a vote on the last day of the convention after delegates failed to reach a consensus just like on Barotse Agreement of 1964.
According to the provincial resolutions, 9 provinces recommended for the upholding of the article but delegates were divided as to whether the death sentence should be abolished or allowed to stand in the constitution.
ZANIS
Yes….., Me love you long time!
God bless you guys! I know true Zambians can’t disappoint on this one. Zambia, Zimbabwe and Uganda God bless you all.
This is not christiain. Zambia is a christiain national. Late us ask God to protect us from this trap. And it should not be even brout on a round table pleaz.
Well done. May God bless u n ur families
Amen!!!
Such ignorance!
God Bless Zambia. Zambians should be the children of God and not Mr Satan Evil.
No 7 uli tole! Why do you think so, don’t you know it is because a visionary leader like mr sata that people will come up with a good constitution.
I don’t care UNLESS my man girlfriend divorces me, but so far we are happy, we are at no risk of HIV and i dont buy pads for monthly business
#9 good to hear you don’t need pads – guess you have substituted that for LOTS OF TOILET TISSUE to wipe off the cr.ap!!!
I can’t wait for EU and the USA to slap sanctions at your already finished economy for human rights infringement.
1. All those opposed to gay rights shouldn’t travel to the EU or USA and all countries where gay rights are valued.
2. No RVS in your hospitals for heterosexuals.
3. Your president shouldn’t travel to west for medication.
4. No Funding or Aid from western countries. And please pay the eurobond AsAp.
5. All government
All government officials can’t travel to the western countries like zambiambe
this will be interesting to watch. Its just a matter of time.
Foolish when r gay people gonna be free in there own country and what is Zambia anyway stupid people gay people ate human too will still push it on
God bless zambia,, we stand stand in prayer against homosexual evil ,, amen!
Hehehehehe, ba Paddy, mwabwelapofye, we dont need America, we dont ned EU, it is the who need us, just in case you dont know. We all know that they have the money to bribe sufferiing boys and girls to stage run gayism. Why are they doing it? They are the ones who should leave our country if they cannot withstand our Zambian position on human rights. Hehehehehe viva Zambia.
#9… how can a man be a girlfriend?… find another term not girlfriend because a man is man and a girl is a girl.. donot confuse yourself bareback
I now know that Zambians have picked enough crap from the western countries and are tired of it. We are now ready to develop Zambia. Viva new constitution. Gayism is a foreign thing in Zambia period and we dont condone it and will never condone it. Please make it appear in the preamble also. heheehhe.
#11 Paddy, we dont need USA and EU, they’re as bankrupt. Africa, EU and USA are all going to China for loans. Asking monies from USA/EU is like working thru a middle man. Gone are the days when USA/EU had powers to dictate T & Cs to other nations. Back to topic; No Lesbians and homos in Zambia until Jesus come.
Viva Zambia, viva Zambians, viva New Constitution. God bless all Zambia and all Christians and other religions like Islam all over the world which do not condone homosexuality.
It’s cute when you convince yourself that you don’t need them, reality check u need them they don’t need you.( EU, Usa) they run this world. And Christian nation please stop, we are on earynot heaven.
With so much copper and other mineral resources Zambia is in a position to bargain with the West. Zambia can call the shots just like Saudi Arabia, United Arab imirates, Quata and the like. Zambia needs Chaina more than it needs the West.
Homosexuals shall not enter the kingdom of God.
@#9- In case you are miseducated, homosexuals are at a higher risk of contracting HIV and homosexuals wear pads on their behinds due to loose rectums, research. I actually think Hitler could end up in heaven, he hated homosexuals!
Mr paddy, you must be reallly brain washed with this EU/USA. Dora SC is spot on. They are the ones who need us. We dont need them that is why they have come to Zambia in search for a good life. Reality check. We dont need them. Besides Zambia is a Christian nation. By the way we need Jesus and not EU/USA name them, they have nothing to offer us.
Bishop was shocked to find pope also burning in hell! If you do not know that Western donors abhor human rights abuses in all color and shade, then you will learn the hard way. Bigotry and demagogy will not save you.
Illegal. lol
It is a known fact the loudest shouting homophobes are themselves homosexual. The history of evangelical opposition to homosexuality in USA supports this. Bishop Mususu, what are you afraid of?