OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
STATE HOUSE
PRESS & PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE
P.O. Box 30135, Lusaka, Zambia | T: +260 211 265018 | E: [email protected]

This decision underscores the government’s commitment to fostering a participatory and consensus driven process in shaping transformative legislative reforms.

The guidance by the President follows further consultations with the Church, Church Mother Bodies, over thirty (30) civil society organizations, held at State House on Tuesday the 24th of June 2025, where diverse perspectives were shared. To ensure additional stakeholder input, the President has guided the Minister of Justice to work closely with the church, civil society, and other stakeholders to review the current roadmap and proposed amendments. This is premised on the President’s duty to listen to the citizens.

Additionally, President Hichilema reaffirms the government’s commitment to reviewing the NGO Act and the NGO Bill to safeguard the independence and operations of non-governmental organizations. He underscores the critical role of a vibrant and autonomous civil society in strengthening Zambia’s democracy.

The government remains steadfast in its pursuit of reforms that reflect the aspirations of all Zambians. By prioritising dialogue and inclusivity, the government hopes the national conversation can now focus on the substance of the proposed amendments, ensuring a meaningful change for the nation.