Zambia Needs an Updated Constitution
The success of Zambia's constitutional reform process will be defined by whether Zambians believe it reflects their voice.
This is an opportunity we cannot waste.
Reform of Zambia's constitution has been attempted many times before but has often stalled or been derailed by politics. President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed a Technical Committee on Constitutional Reform to undertake a nationwide consultation and draft proposed amendments.
- A Technical Committee on Constitutional Reform has been appointed.
- The committee includes 24 representatives, such as a former supreme court judge, faith leaders, and academics.
Author's summary: Zambia needs a new constitution that reflects its people's voice.