Vice President Mutale Nalumango has reiterated the government’s commitment to a consultative and inclusive approach in constitutional amendments, dismissing speculations of removing specific clauses without the involvement of stakeholders.
During the Vice President’s question time in the National Assembly, Nalumango responded to concerns raised by Bwacha Member of Parliament Sydney Mushanga, who questioned the government’s alleged intentions to tamper with constitutional provisions without engaging stakeholders.
Vice President Nalumango clarified that the government has no plans to remove clauses such as the Christian nation clause, emphasizing that the principles the government upholds are deeply rooted in Christian values. She urged an end to debates on unfounded assertions, stating, “Government espouses Christian values, and we want to make that clear. Our principles are anchored on Christianity.”
Addressing the process of constitutional amendments, Nalumango affirmed the government’s commitment to consultative decision-making. She stated, “Government has made it clear that it will first amend non-contentious clauses of the constitution in consultation with the stakeholders.” Furthermore, she assured that any constitutional changes would be presented before the National Assembly for scrutiny.
In her response to Mushanga, Vice President Nalumango underscored the government’s dedication to improving the lives of the people. She highlighted the pro-poor focus of the National Budget, emphasizing the allocation of resources to uplift communities.
Nalumango shared positive developments, noting that every constituency now possesses two new vehicles for monitoring Constituency Development Fund projects and for the police to maintain law and order. This initiative aims to enhance governance and transparency at the grassroots level.
Addressing concerns about roadblocks on highways, Vice President Nalumango revealed that the government is actively reconsidering the implementation of roadblocks to ensure minimal disruption to traffic flow while maintaining effective law enforcement.
ANOTHER USELESS STATEMENT
WHO CARES ??
Who cares about it. Faith is not collective… it’s an individual undertaking. You tell us that you are Christian but you do evil things like telling lies…ati if PF had won the Kwacha was going to trade at K70.00.
Removing or keeping it won’t bring the much needed food on our table.
It’s political expediency to cling to a philosophy that you don’t believe in, besides the proclamation was made by a shameless philanderer. It’s farfetched to think that it’ll grant any political mileage over your opponents now. That gimmick ceased to appeal to many Zambians except paid papas. No one cares whether that declaration remains in our preamble or not
So says a person who call themselves by an Iranian Islamic Shiite leader’s title.
The Americans say “In God We trust” Really? Those Americans trust in God?
Imagine! Those Americans who are supplying Israel with the ammunition for the Palestinian genocide !
This woman knows nothing. That may be the reason why she is not sent to important meetings. Imagine her telling IMF that 1Dollar to 70Kwacha lie!
Many of us do care that our constitution declares us a Christian Nation. Other countries have a religious affiliation expressed in the country’s name or in their pledge of allegiance. It does no harm. It does at least say “We believe in something or someone”. Ridicule us, laugh at us, pour scorn at us but it will always give many of us hope that Almighty God may once again look at us with favour once again. In Jesus Name. Amen
A vp who is not trusted to act as president. Just kero quiet and stop defending people who will not defend you in 2026 when you are facing corruption charges. We know all about those deals you are involved in e.g fertiliser. As for Christian clause we know hh is anti Christian. Why you think he abolished ministry of religious and guidance? Why you think he allows gays to protest freely? You are all tail less dogs
Carry on and worship the c0ckroach a loser again
Hypocrite KZ you ain’t no better than those you castigate. Embwa chafu emkundu.
Mlevi fuseke!!!
According to the Christian doctrine, a country can not be called Christian. Even if this close is removed it will not make any difference.
Does the government care so much about Christianity? They have just failed to come out clean on it. There is no zeal for it. Didn’t the entire horde of UPND officials tell us that the real LucyFar is in Zambia with us?
Hh is lucifer in the flesh
Chiluba hastily included the preamble CHRISTIAN NATION in order to boost his sagging popularity…. not that he really believed.
The Vice President should have just told the MP that – the government has already stated its position on this matter. Its times like these that make her look very unqualified. They are better questions to ask the VP. It appears like the MP was just poking her and looking for 15 minutes fame. HH has already stated the position of the government. She also has answered this question at least twice in this parliament. The caliber of our legislators remains to to be question every day.
@@@ INDEPENDENT OBSERVER……………..Should people care or not care about this Christianity subject, especially those that don’t care? Its feels like Christianity its being imposed on many Zambians…..
#Munda Wanga
Who CARES, if someone does NOT CARE. Zambia has millions of people that want it to aligned with Christian Values. That does not mean Zambia should treat people who do not believe in Christianity of less value. We have Moslems, Hindus, Buddhist, Jews, Non-Believers, Atheist. Nothing wrong with that. Everyone was born with a *free will*. You choose what works for you. If you don’t like Christianity, stay in your driving-lane and enjoy your life’s ride without having mental-gymnastics towards other people’s beliefs and doctrines, be it Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Atheist or Non-Believers. It’s a waste of time and energy. You don’t break any Law for not being a Christian.
@@@ INDEPENDENT OBSERVER…………….. I take your observations and viewpoints. I am not here condemning any religion including Christianity. Don’t you think religion has become the mother of most conflicts in the world???
#Munda Wanga
TRUE! You are correct, religion has been a factor in many historical conflicts, it is often intertwined with other political, economic, and social issues. Among them is
1. Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: (ongoing): Jews and Muslims.
2. Bosnian War (1992-1995): (Muslims, Serbs, and Croats)
3. Northern Ireland Conflict: rooted in nationalist – Catholics and Protestants
4. Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988): Sunni and Shia tensions,
5. Kashmir Conflict (ongoing): Involving India, Pakistan, and China
6. Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970): Muslim in the north and Christian in the south.
@@@ INDEPENDENT OBSERVER…… how does mankind avoid conflicts created by religion if you say religion’s core values is to love one another.
#Munda Wanga
The problem is not religion but the human-mind. All religions teach one common denominator. “To love your fellow man”. In the same way, power or money can be used to make change for the better goodness. But if it’s given to the mind of evil man – he will use it to destroy and kill another man for his ego. We live in a world where a man wants to destroy another man who don’t agree with his opinion. Its means a person saying I am right/correct than you. Therefore, I will destroy and kill you because – I don’t agree with your opinions, beliefs, religion, or doctrines. (You see it all the time by those who come to Lusakatimes, driven by egos just to insult without meaningful thinking and contributions)
So the Concourt has ruled that no law has been broken by current president for residing at his house instead of the national State House
After the man is no longer president the same Concourt will rule that the man was in breach of the constitution. They also ask him to pay back all the millions of dollars spent on fortifying his personal house.
Then those who will be around will either celebrate or mourn depending on which side they support
On National Prayer Day, the president chooses to hibernate at a kraal in Namwala or some place else, while the VP twice aimlessly graced the disgraced prayers. It’s only in the Constitution without a methodical system in place? How can a Christian nation only be on paper, without the head of state ever officiating it? This is the only duty he ever delegates to her, but never letting her on a plane to Emirates or Germany.
Tampering with a constitution without engaging stakeholders is not advisable for several compelling reasons. A constitution serves as the foundational legal document of a country, outlining the structure of its government, the rights and responsibilities of its citizens, and the framework for its laws. Therefore, any changes to the constitution can have far-reaching and profound implications for the entire nation. Here are a few reasons why it is important to engage stakeholders when considering constitutional amendments: 1. Legitimacy and Representation. 2. Diverse Perspectives. 3. Unintended Consequences. 4. Social Cohesion. 5. Long-Term Stability.
The opposition in Zambia are very shallow and cheap.
They focus on low level non issues such as Christian nation, price of mealie meal and imaginary constitutional amendments( UPND have less than 2/3 majority in parliament)
Please start campaigning on important matters like national developmental plans, management of our debt , economic growth etc
Exactly all cloak and dagger stuff
and they expect to come back
ECL will destroy them
So how does the VP tell from the Constitution which clauses are contentious or conducive? Who will sieve trash from treasure. UPND are too secretive. How do they change school Grades to Forms? And when queried, they say it is in draft form. Who drafted with us as stakeholders sidelined?
@Observer and Munda Wanga. Religion just like a motor cannot harm anyone. Like a gun it’s the handler who will use it or abuse it. Bottom line is there are evil men out there who take advantage of religion to suppress those who don’t agree with them, while others use it to exploit their gullible flocks.
@@@Deja Vu ……….. Thank you. Indeed just like @@ INDEPENDENT OBSERVER has articulated his examples on his comments above that the problem is the human mind.
Christianity is like hospital medications /prescriptions …not all people respond to them well.Zambia should be secular bcoz no GRZ will take anyone to heaven now or ever.
So tell your political leaders to pick something else to woo support not Christianity.
There’s no Christian nation clause in the constitution, it’s just written in the preamble. That’s why you don’t hear anyone quoting the Christian nation issue as “according to Act ….” It’s because there’s no clause to quote
Jut combine the prayers day with this christian nation declaration day. That way thre wont be much halobaloo over much religious observations in nations Calender.
This can be done by this regime because looking at the past events it is possible.But remember God is God and no one can fight God.Zambia is a christian nation if you want to remove the clause you will remove yourselves forever.The story of Titanic,The Beetles,and many stories in the bible for the people who disagreed with God,look at their fall.The earthiest. Only a fool says there is no God.
UPND people are not serious in most of what they say, we no too well that the president does not support Christianity and sometimes one wonders why was he made an elder in the SDA, does he even have time for the people in the church where he was ordained? Am sure they regretted ordaining such a leader.
A well known leader is reported to have have said that when colonialist came to Africa, they told us to close our eyes to pray. When we opened our eyes we found that our land was gone. Similarly when an African Government wishes to loot big the leaders declare themselves Christian. When the people realize what is truly happening they find the treasury empty.