Sun, 12 Mar 2017 08:39:07 +0000 By Sycorax Tiyesa Ndhlovu The way some opposition leaders are practising democracy is threatening law and order; and eventually might destroy the peace and stability our country has enjoyed for more than 50 years now. Former American president, Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as government of the people by the people for the people. However, we have direct and indirect democracy. In direct democracy like in Sweden, citizens participate directly in national decision-making processes of their country to determine their own destiny. In Zambia, we have indirect democracy. In such a type of democracy, citizens elect political representatives such ward councilors, members of Parliament (MPs) and a republican president as conduits for citizens’ views and participation in governance. In indirect democracy, citizens can also directly express their views through the press and other platforms. To further promote and achieve high levels of democracy in a country, human rights […]
