The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has on behalf of the Civil Society Organisations clarified that at no time did the civil society propagate mass protests against the Government.
CCZ disclosed that the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) merely called for the in-depth investigation of specific issues and an overhaul of public resource management systems.
In a statement to ZANIS today, CCZ Communications Officer Michael Mazakaza stated that CSOs did not call for riots but instead demanded for investigations and explanations to the public of the extent to claims of critical abuse of public resources.
Mr. Mazakaza cited the purchase of 42 fire trucks, 50 ambulances and the general routine overpricing of goods procured by government as shown in the Auditor General’s report among other issues that CSOs need explanations.
He stated that CSOs recognize President Edgar Lungu as Republican President and have always prayed for him daily for wisdom, good health and success of his administration.
CCZ Communications Officer further recalled that not long ago CCZ partnered with government in the fight against the outbreak of Cholera in Lusaka and some other parts of the country, which is a clear indication of how supportive CSOs are to government.
Why this statement? Are there riots/protests?
TO LATE. WE SAW YOU PARADED BY THE WHO CARES ?
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We don’t need a compromised civil liberty organisation. How can you sink so low to allow double h to hoodwink you. I knew that whatever you were reading was prepared for you by some bitter merchants of ill repute. Civil societies of the 90s made too much sense. Not these hungry wolves in sheep clothing. You are too silent for genuine cause but yap your mouths and lungs out for political biasness and expedience.
Uyu thorn in the flesh niodonkwa? Wait for impeachment, uzamuziba yesu
Its the first time in my life to hear and read statements coming from a patient in ICU. Kambwili is faking his illness just take him back to chimbokaila.
@1.2 Clara
Mind your own Ooh! Calm down and allow us to debate. Your tuna threats on impeachment are wild and misplaced. Don’t draw the name of the lord in misguided talks.
We encourage investigations, transparency and correction of any wrong doing if proved. Demonstrations or rioting are seeds of disorganisation and can only come from the Devil. Social media has become a dangerous place full of fake news and exaggerations. Facebook is already facing a difficult time saving whatever remains of it’s reputation because of this abuse. Thankfully Zambia is a Christian Nation & is protected by God. Truth shall always prevail. God Bless Zambia!
They deny calling for riots, LT printed them as saying so……….who is lying ??
LT have you been caught out ? if not why not clarify what you are printing today with what you printed the other day…?
Let’s just eat nshima, leave civil society alone
Bishop John Mambo’s clip is in public domain when he appealed to citizenry to burn tyres on the streets. Nkani yalula ce hence change of stance.
People let’s be productive. These things of politicking are taking our minds off practical things that can put bread on our tables. What do you get from riots? You get unending chaos. We’ve a system of changing government so let’s not allow selfish individuals to use us.
Spot on, Mr. Khakis!!
Inciting violence is a crime but why police not arresting mambo?