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National Assembly Undertakes Validation of the Draft Legacy Report of the 13th National Assembly

The Clerk of the National Assembly, Mrs Loveness Maambo Mayaka, has reaffirmed Management's commitment to supporting future legacy reporting cycles through continued investment in capacity building, strengthened data management systems, and enhanced collaboration across departments as part of efforts to institutionalise legacy reporting and safeguard Parliament's institutional memory.

SPEAKER MUTTI CONGRATULATES NEWLY-ELECTED IPU PRESIDENT, MILTON DICK

Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia Dr Nelly Butete Kashumba Mutti has congratulated newly-elected President of the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU), Mr. Milton Dick. 
Dr Mutti has wished Speaker Dick the very best as he continues to steer the IPU aspirations, anchored on democracy for  everyone. 
“Having served with Speaker Milton  Dick on the Executive Committee, I have no doubt that Speaker Milton Dick will take the IPU to higher heights and achieve strategic objectives, as promulgated in the IPU  Strategic  Plan .

PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA OFFICIALLY OPENS THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 14TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

The President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr Hakainde Hichilema, has officially opened the First Session of the Fourteenth National Assembly and outlined the Grow Zambia Agenda and the nation's aspirations for the next five years.

MUTTI RETAINS SPEAKERSHIP AS FOURTEENTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTS PRESIDING OFFICERS

The National Assembly of Zambia has re-elected Rt Hon Dr Nelly Butete Kashumba Mutti, SC, MP, FAPRA, as Speaker of the Fourteenth National Assembly on Friday, 2nd October 2026.

Speaker Mutti, who was first elected Speaker in 2021, went through unopposed during the First Sitting of the Fourteenth National Assembly held at Parliament Buildings in Lusaka.

CLERK CALLS FOR FINALISATION OF NAZ 2027–2031 STRATEGIC PLAN

The Clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia, Mrs Loveness Mayaka, has called on the Strategic Plan Steering Committee to finalise the framework for the institution’s 2027–2031 Strategic Plan.

Mrs Mayaka made the call when she opened the Committee’s working meeting at Ciela Resort in Lusaka on Thursday, 24th September, 2026. The meeting reviewed the draft framework and implementation plan template that will guide departments in translating the institution’s strategic objectives into activities.

CPA CHAIRPERSON - KALILA HAILS 69TH CPC THEME

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Chairperson, Dr Christopher Kalila, MP says the theme of the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, ‘Strengthening International Law and Parliamentary Democracy in a Changing World Order: Commonwealth Leadership’, is very timely. He was speaking during the official opening of the Conference on Monday, 14th September 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa.

Revised Standing Orders set to reshape parliamentary oversight, budget scrutiny says Loveness Mayaka

The Clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia, Mrs. Loveness Mayaka, says the revised Standing Orders are expected to reshape parliamentary oversight, enhance budget scrutiny and improve the quality and effectiveness of Committee work.

Public and International Relations Department Holds Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Workshop

The National Assembly’s Public and International Relations Department has successfully held a two-day departmental Continuous Professional Development (CPD) workshop aimed at strengthening strategic communication and enhancing public engagement in legislative institutions.

 

TRANSFORMATION A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY – SAMUWIKA

The Acting Deputy Clerk (Administration) of the National Assembly of Zambia, Mr Sage Samuwika, has described the Strategic Planning and Theory of Change Workshop as a significant milestone in shaping the future of the National Assembly and ensuring that the institution remains responsive, accountable and effective in contributing to democratic governance.

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National Assembly Institute for Parliamentary Studies and Training (iPST) Pioneers excellence in Module development Retreat

The National Assembly Institute for Parliamentary Studies and Training (iPST) conducted a specialised capacity-building retreat aimed at strengthening instructional design and developing high-quality training modules for parliamentary education.

The retreat was officially opened on Monday, 13 July 2026, by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mrs Loveness M. Mayaka, who was represented by the Principal Clerk (iPST), Mr Tennieson Nyangu. The five-day retreat was held at Family Legacy Resort from 13 to 17 July 2026.

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