SPEAKER VOICES OUT ON THE 30% FEMALE CANDIDACY

Key political and civil society leaders in Zambia are advocating for a minimum 30 percent female candidacy quota for the upcoming 2026 general elections. 

Speaker Nelly Mutti and other officials argue that the historical exclusion of women undermines the nation's democratic health and prevents balanced social and economic development. 

Supporters at a recent conference highlighted that women are eager and ready to serve, countering common claims that there is a lack of qualified female candidates. 

The government emphasizes that true democratic potential is only reachable when women participate equally in shaping the country's future.

 Additionally, advocates are calling on the media to reform public perception by highlighting the active political ambitions of women. 

Collectively, these voices demand a shift in party adoption processes to ensure gender parity in the next electoral cycle.