Government says the passing of National Assembly Bill Number 7 by Parliament yesterday, Monday, 15thDecember 2025, is a clear demonstration of Zambia’s vibrant and functioning democracy. Minister of Information and Media, Cornelius Mweetwa stated that the manner in which Bill number seven was debated, scrutinised, and eventually passed reflects the maturity of Zambia’s democracy and the collective commitment of all stakeholders to constitutionalism and good governance. “Government wishes to reiterate that the passage of National Assembly Bill Number 7 of 2025, by Parliament yesterday, is a clear and unmistakable demonstration of Zambia’s vibrant and functioning democracy,’’ said Mr Mweetwa.
Mr Mweetwa, who is also the Chief Government Spokesperson, said despite Bill number seven being passed, there are no winners or losers in the entire process. Meanwhile, the government has thanked the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), the Non-Governmental Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC), the Church, and other civil society organisations for their continued engagement and contribution to the governance of our country. Mr Mweetwa said their voices, submissions, and advocacy form an essential pillar of the country’s democratic system.
“Government further wishes to express its deep-felt gratitude and indebtedness to the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), the Non-Governmental Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC), the Church, and other civil society organisations for their continued engagement and contribution to the governance of our country. “Their voices, submissions, and advocacy form an essential pillar of our democratic system,” stated Mr Mweetwa. The Minister has since urged institutions and organisations not to relent in providing the necessary checks and balances.
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He stressed that constructive criticism, oversight, and civic engagement strengthen democracy and help to ensure that the government remains accountable to the people. “In this regard, the government encourages these institutions and organisations not to relent in providing the necessary checks and balances. It must be stated that constructive criticism, oversight, and civic engagement strengthen our democracy and help ensure that the Government remains accountable to the people,” Mr Mweetwa said.
Mr Mweetwa said women and the youths have emerged as the ultimate beneficiaries in the passing of Bill number seven. He said their aspirations for inclusion, representation, and a stronger democratic framework have been recognised and advanced.
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