Research Area: (Topic released at tournament)
The separation of church and state
Suggested Readings:
- Zambia’s Catholic Bishops urge priests and faithful to steer clear of partisan politics
- As Zambia prepares for the August Presidential and General Elections, the Catholic Bishops have issued a Pastoral Letter advising politicians, the faithful, and all Zambians of goodwill to work towards creating a peaceful and civil electoral environment. Zambian Bishops have pledged that the Church will remain non-partisan, asserting, “Church premises must not be used for political campaigns.”
Pre-released Motion:
Zambia should prohibit foreign online retail platforms that do not have a physical presence in Zambia (eg: Amazon, Shein, Temu, Takealot)
Suggested Readings:
- Amazon arrives: Should SA Retailers brace for impact?
- In October 2023, the online behemoth Amazon confirmed their entry into the South African retail market, with the launch of Amazon.co.za planned for early 2024 (the exact dates are not yet known). This announcement prompted our investigation into the potential impact Amazon will have on the local retail market, specifically the listed retailers.
- How Shein and Temu have gobbled market share from SA retailers
- The disruption from Chinese e-commerce players Shein and Temu has been profound. And this is not simply a phenomenon affecting South African retailers.
