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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PRESS RELEASE

The National Assembly wishes to inform the general public of the appointment of Mrs Loveness Maambo Mayaka as Clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia following a swearing-in ceremony by the Republican President on Wednesday, 27th May, 2026.

President Hichilema swears in Loveness Mayaka as Clerk of the National Assembly

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.

Speaker Mutti calls for establishment of Zambia-Serbia Parliamentary Friendship Group

Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Rt. Hon. Dr. Nelly B.K. Mutti, SC, MP, FAPRA, has stated that the establishment of a Zambia-Serbia Parliamentary Friendship Group would be a significant step towards strengthening Parliamentary relations and enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.

First Deputy Speaker Chisangano engages Azerbaijan counterpart on strengthening Parliamentary cooperation

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.

Speaker Mutti commissions 750 KILOWATT solar plant at Parliament

The Right Honourable Dr. Nelly B K Mutti, SC, MP, FAPRA, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, on Friday, 15th May,2026, commissioned the  750 KW Sola photovoltaic plant at Parliament Buildings.

This project is aimed at reducing dependence on the national grid and foster a greener and more sustainable development.

Speaker Mutti said the project shows Parliament’s practical commitment to national development priorities.

LOVENESS MAAMBO MAYAKA RATIFIED AS CLERK OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

The National Assembly has ratified the Presidential appointment of Mrs. Loveness Maambo Mayaka as Clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia.
 

The Parliamentary Select Committee which was appointed to scrutinize the Presidential appointment of Mrs. Mayaka to serve as Clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia presented its Report to the National Assembly, which then ratified her appointment.

 

RULES GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF VISITORS TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

A. GENERAL RULES

1. Access and Security

Visitors shall present valid identification and undergo mandatory security screening before entering the precincts of the National Assembly.

2. Dress Code

Visitors are required to be smartly dressed i.e. formal attire and school uniform. The wearing of political party regalia, revealing attire (such as miniskirts, ripped jeans, shorts, tight fitting clothes)
or clothing deemed inappropriate for an official institution is strictly prohibited.

Speaker Mutti commends UN efforts to combat genocide linked to hate speech and misinformation

The Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Rt Hon Dr Nelly B.K. Mutti, SC, MP, FAPRA, has commended the United Nations for its continued efforts to address the growing global threat of genocide, particularly as it relates to the spread of hate speech and misinformation.

Speaker Mutti made these remarks during a courtesy call at her office by the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Professor Chaloka Beyani, on Wednesday, 29th April 2026, at Parliament Buildings in Lusaka.

Tanzania Delegation engages Zambia on legislative scrutiny

First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Honourable Malungo Chisangano, MP, has said the visit by a Tanzanian Parliamentary delegation provides an opportunity for the delegation to learn from Zambia’s experience in the scrutiny of subsidiary legislation and strengthen oversight practices.

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