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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Chienge Constituency Member of Parliament Hon. Given Katuta Mwelwa has suggested that women must be allowed to marry more than one man. Posting on her official Facebook page; Hon. Katuta says \u201cLet us constitutionlise Polyandry too! Women to have more than one husband\u201d.<\/p>\n

The Hon. Member of Parliament was reacting to a proposed amendment bill to Legalize Polygamy in Zambia. But her suggestion met with serious comments from her Facebook followers with others questioning when she will lead by example.<\/p>\n

Mundia Jnr Wrote : \u2013 Somethings are based on biological make-up. A woman can only give birth once in 9 months, now what will happen when both gentlemen want to have a child simultaneously?<\/p>\n

Besides, polygamy is already legal in Zambia. We have many men who are legal polygamists. Luckson Gift Munyakasa wrote :- You are right mama kindly lead these ladies by example. Find another man to marry you again so that they can be sharing ma night shift naba bishop try it if it will work.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. Chienge Constituency Member of Parliament Hon. Given Katuta Mwelwa has suggested that women must be allowed to marry more than one man. Posting on her official Facebook page; Hon. Katuta says \u201cLet us constitutionlise Polyandry too! Women to have more than one husband\u201d. The Hon. 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