A delegation from the National Assembly of Zambia, led by Director of Legal Services Mrs. Doreen Chibomba - Mukwanka, successfully concluded a benchmarking study visit to the Parliament of Rwanda from 7th to 13th June 2026. The visit provided an important platform for knowledge exchange and institutional learning as Zambia continues to strengthen its parliamentary systems and governance structures.

The Acting Deputy Clerk (Administration) of the National Assembly of Zambia Mr. Sage C Samuwika has noted that benchmaking visits are opportunities for continuous learning for parliamentary staff and parliamentary reform. Mr. Samuwika who is leading a delegation of 10 members of staff on a 5 days benchmarking visit to the Parliament of Kenya stated that as parliaments evolve, it is important for members of staff to continue having professional engagements of exchanging new innovations and practices in the parliamentary service. 

President Hakainde Hichilema has sworn in Mrs Loveness Mayaka as Clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia.

Her swearing-in follows her appointment and subsequent ratification by the National Assembly pursuant to section 3 (1) of the National Assembly Staff Act, Chapter 257 of the Laws of Zambia.

Speaking during the ceremony held today at State House, President Hichilema said the appointment of Mrs Mayaka is critical to the smooth operation of the Legislature.

The First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Hon Malungo Chisangano, MP, has called for enhanced parliamentary cooperation between Zambia and Azerbaijan through strengthened parliamentary diplomacy and legislative collaboration.