Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:12:55 +0000 Freedom of expression can only be guaranteed if government exercises tolerance, Independent Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) Bishop David Masupa, has said Bishop Masupa said it was important that freedom of expression was exercised freely if the country was to remain democratic. “As the church, I would like to appeal to the PF government to let the freedom of expression be exercised so that it is felt by citizens, because Zambia is a democratic nation and each and everyone has a right to talk without any fear or intimidation,” the Bishop said. And the clergyman has observed that the level of Constitution in the country was too low and has advised everyone to be tolerant with one another. He realised that if freedom of expression was not exercised in the country, it was obvious that people would be scared to express their views, thereby dragging the country to remain undeveloped. […]
