HOME Affairs and Internal Security MinisterJack Mwiimbu says the proposed constitutional amendments on Bill 7 are designed to strengthen the country’s democracy and promote greater inclusivity for marginalised groups within society.
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Mwiimbu stated that the constitution belonged to the people of Zambia and government was committed to ensuring that the review process is open and inclusive.
He said government intended to build broad consensus on the consultation process.
“The government remains dedicated to facilitating a fully inclusive constitutional review process, one that will not only deepen our democracy but also accelerate national development. We have agreed to work with both the church and the civil society on a broad based roadmap,” he said.
The Minister further clarified that the constitutional review had not previously taken precedence, as government’s initial priority was to revitalise the country’s debt burden.
Mwiimbu said this after attending a high level consultative meeting at State House yesterday.
The consultative meeting, which was led by President Hakainde Hichilema, brought together leaders from the three church mother bodies including the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) and the Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) as well as key representatives from civil society.
By Catherine Pule
Kalemba, June 25, 2025
