President Hichilema has guided the Minister of Justice, Hon Princess Kaune MP in consultation with Parliament, to defer the ongoing process on Bill No.7 of 2025 to allow for more consultations with the Zambian people.This decision underscores the governments commitment to fostering a participatory and consensus driven process in shaping transformative legislative reforms.
The guidance by the President follows further consultations with the Church , Church Mother Bodies, and over 30 civil society organisations,held at State House on Tuesday the 24th of June 2025,where diverse perspectives were shared. To ensure additional stakeholder input,the President has guided the Minister of Justice to work closely with the church,civil society and other stakeholders to review the currrent roadmap and proposed amendments. this is premised on the President’s duty to listen to the citizens.
Additionally, President Hichilema reaffirms the government’s commitment to reviewing the NGO Act and the NGO Bill to safeguard the independence and operations of non-governmental organisations.He underscores the critical role of a vibrant and autonomous civil society in strengthening Zambia’s democracy.
The government remains steadfast in its pursuit of reforms that reflect the aspirations of all Zambians.By prioritising dialogue and inclusivity,the government hopes the national conversation can now focus on the substance of the proposed amendments , ensuring they delivery meaninful change for the nation.
Issued by Clayson Hamsaka
Chief communications Specialist State House
Abenda
THE PRESIDENT IS GOD SENT. JUST SEARCH AND SEE THAT CURRENTLY NO ONE MATCHES HIS STANDARD.
His back is against the wall now we wait
Are enforcement and security concerns being considered to ensure intellectual property protection and attract investment, especially as the bill is paused for review?
The other two bills on cyber laws were shelved for want of consultations in more or less the same way. What followed? They were made laws through the darkness and blackness of the night. Isn’t that being deceitfully cunning?
Maybe not, but as thank him for the gesture of pausing shown, I doubt his genuineness of approach.
It’s not even about broader consultation that has brought bally to this point..his own mps are against the bill
Breaker
That is the President………
Considering broader consensus as a way forward……..
This president has set the bar so high that the all current opposition look like traffic light street hawkers………..
We are here……..
FWD2041
SPAKA
Today’s judgement by the constitutional court has taken away the credit we heaped on the president, that he guided the justice minister with good intentions. He feared reprisals from the court outcome. He rushed to announce before the impending judgement. The court ruled in favour of the people and NOT that the president listened to the people’s demands and halted the process.
Not sure why the narrative is that the President has withdrawn Bill 7 when there is a clear judgment from the Constitutional Court calling for withdrawal of said clause. It is NOT that the President listened to dissenting voices but had his hand forced by the Concourt.
Very surprised with the rare instance of the Constitutional Court ruling against the executive as we have seen them vacate own decisions to suit the desires of the appointing authority.
We still need an overhaul of how judges are appointed. Zambia should emulate SA in that regard if we are to have a truly independent judiciary.
Congratulations to the Concourt. One of only two public interest judgments I fully agree with.
Even a loss at the concourt is being considered as a win by Hamasaka! Shame!
This is a double slap on the face to one cheek of the president. If I were him, I would have waited for the concourt judgement than embarrassing myself twice in an effort to gain praises. It is a shame.
Munir may have been expelled from parley but his triumphant success and his role on the failed amendment bill makes him the victor rather than the vanquished.
I think mixed-member system helps if parliament rules and focus on research could be Imperative.