Under the new administration government, the Zambian economy has posited some notable positives suggesting that the efforts to recalibrate the ailing economy through favorable and stable policies will begin to pay off. The gain in the currency whose effect has trickled down into other areas of the economy can be noted. This is in tandem with goodwill from the international community which has seemingly further pushed the notable gains in the direction of economic resurgence. The Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Debt Alliance1 , commends Government for the strides made so far in reaching the Staff Level Agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the swift turnaround in achieving the much-needed agreement. The SLA will accord the government a chance to free up resources and channel them into key sectors of the economy as it works to change the economic disposition of the nation. Read more>>

One resolve of any democratic nation is to have in place a supreme law of the land that is not only people driven, but able to stand the test of time serving as a basis for sustainable peace, unity and development. The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) notes with great concern the continued existence of ambiguities with regard to the current constitution, its interpretation, and more specifically, in this case, the weaknesses of Zambia’s electoral processes. The recent cancellation of the Kabwata parliamentary by-elections serves well as an illustration of the issues that call for reforms. According to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) the Kabwata parliamentary by-election was scheduled to take place on 20th January, 2022. The seat in question fell vacant after the demise of the elected ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) Member of Parliament Honourable Levy Mkandawire. In a turn of events, ECZ through their Chief Electoral Officer on 10th January, 2022 announced the cancellation of the Kabwata parliamentary by-elections pursuant to Article 52(6) of the Republican Constitution, following the withdrawal of one of the contesting candidates Read more>>