NGOCC laments parties adopted fewer women

The Non Governmental Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) says the number of women left out during the adoption process is a setback towards the attainment of 50% women representation at various decision making levels.

Engwase Mwale

NGOCC Executive Director Engwase Mwale says they have received a number of complaints from a number of women that offered themselves for adopted as councilors, but have been left out.

Ms Mwale says this is a setback in the country’s endeavor for a 50% women representation at various decision making levels.

Ms. Mwale laments that while calls were made for women to apply for various elective positions by political party leaders, only a few have been adopted.

She says this is discouraging to the women especially that the country needs to encourage more to take part in the electoral process.