Zambia: Tensions Simmer Over New Constitution

Zambians could be forgiven for pleading "constitution fatigue". The constitution that was drawn up for their country at independence in 1964, has been replaced three times in the past 40 years. Now, yet another constitution is up for debate - something that has pitted government against civil society. Over the weekend, President Levy Mwanawasa announced that the latest constitution would only be adopted in 2008.