The Southern African Centre for Constructive Resolutions of Disputes, SACCORD, has called on the Zambian parliament to take national issues seriously.
SACCORD Information Officer, Obby Chibuluma, says as parliament resumed sitting yesterday, there are a lot of issues that need to be addressed by the legislature almost immediately.
Mr. Chibuluma said parliament must this time around follow up reports by the office of the Auditor General which have been bringing to light numerous cases of misappropriation of public funds.
He said these are issues parliament should address by ensuring that they are thoroughly debated on and a way forward found.
And Mr. Chibuluma has appealed to the parliamentarians to debate the constitution making process which he says has no clear direction.
He said the process is taking too long, adding that it is not clear as to when and how it is expected to end.
Mr Chibuluma has also called on parliamentarians to represent the people of Zambia genuinely.
He said SACCORD would want to see an effective parliament as the country approaches the 2011 tripartite elections.
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It is too much to expect the likes of Munkombwe, Shikapwashya and Mulongoti to listen to this. Theirs is to always try to impress NyamaSoya and nobody else.
Since when did Sakwiba sit in the front row in Parliament? was he appointed something? Too much to hope for most of the guys go to parliament either overfed or nursing hangovers from the duty free beer from Parliament brothel or as a result of Shakafusyaing
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We wait and see what these leaders will discuss..hope they are all not leaders by name but by deeds..Zambia expect alot from them…Not insults and politiking
Cry for my beloved country. Good advise, but my brother you are asking dry borns to resurrect.
@Red Card-Free at last…..I now look forward to a day Zambia shall be free…free from ruthless politicians…from f.oolish people that oppress our Poor citizens by letting people stand in long queues to vote for their leaders yet thses leaders not even a single day will s/he deliver the expected…I long for the day when politicians both in the opposition and ruling party shake hands for development…I long for a day we will a president better than our current one……I long for a day when leaders will be selfless….I long for a better day..I cry for my beloved country Zambia my only Zambia
Yes we need to put the right laws into place to help our mps to do their duties; not where all the powers are in the hands of one selfish character. he can borrow money for the nation when ever he wants ,he can sell companies when ever he wants, do what ever he wants, no wonder we are getting no where as nation