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PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA ADDRESSES PARLIAMENT ON PROGRESS MADE IN THE APPLICATION OF NATIONAL VALUES AND PRINCIPLES

In accordance with Articles 8, 9 and 86 of the Constitution of Zambia, which provide for the President to report to Parliament and the nation on the country’s progress in the application of National Values and Principles, the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr Hakainde Hichilema, today addressed the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly.

Speaker Mutti attends funeral church service of late former Cabinet Minister Dr. Mutumba Mainga Bull

The Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, the Rt Hon. Dr. Nelly B.K. Mutti, SC, MP, FAPRA, today attended the funeral church service for the late former Cabinet Minister, Dr. Mutumba Mainga Bull, who passed away on Friday, 13th February, 2026.

Dr. Mutti joined the Republican President, Hakainde Hichilema, at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, alongside the Chief Justice, Dr. Mumba Malila, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, other Government officials, family members and members of the public in paying their last respects to the late Dr. Bull.

Speaker Mutti Mourns Chibesakunda and Justice Mwenda

The Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Nelly B.K. Mutti, SC, MP, FAPRA, today visited the funeral house of Mr. Chita Chushi Chibesakunda, who passed away on Sunday, 15th February, 2026. Mr. Chibesakunda was the husband to the Managing Director of Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO), Mrs. Mukwandi Chibesakunda.

The Speaker conveyed her condolences to the bereaved family on behalf of the National Assembly of Zambia and in her personal capacity.

SPEAKER MUTTI PARTICIPATES IN THE 2026 PARLIAMENTARY HEARING - CALLS FOR RENEWED AND EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION BETWEEN PARLIAMENTS AND THE UNITED NATIONS

The Rt Hon Madam Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Dr Nelly Mutti, SC, MP, FAPRA has joined other Speakers of Parliament to call for reform in the United Nations, enhanced collaboration between Parliaments and the UN as well as openness of members states to support a female candidate for the position of the next Secretary General of the United Nations.

National Assembly Hosts Fair Play Integrity Torch Relay Ahead of Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

The National Assembly on Saturday 7th February, 2026, hosted the Fair Play Integrity Torch Relay leading to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, spreading a message of peace, unity and environmental responsibility.

President John Mahama of Ghana addresses the National Assembly of Zambia, Calls for African Economic Sovereignty

Signalling a bold departure from decades of economic dependency, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama delivered a high-stakes address to the National Assembly of Zambia on the 5th of February, 2026, unveiling a visionary blueprint he termed the “Accra Reset.”

Speaking when he addressed the National Assembly, Mahama challenged African leaders to move beyond political goodwill and secure genuine economic emancipation by asserting sovereignty over their natural resources and domesticating financial reserves.

National Assembly poised to deepen bilateral ties with Finland in trade and investment

Second Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Honourable Moses F. Moyo, MP, says the National Assembly is poised to deepen bilateral ties with Finland in trade and investment as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and promote sustainable development between the two countries.

FIRST DEPUTY SPEAKER CHISANGANO DATES THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF TANZANIA

The First Deputy Speaker, of the National Assembly of Zambia,Hon. Malungo Chisangano, MP,  is in Dodoma, United Republic of Tanzania, on an official benchmarking visit to the National Assembly of Tanzania.

As part of the visit, Hon. Chisangano paid a courtesy call on her counterpart, Hon. Daniel Baran Sillo, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania, on Monday, 2ndFebruary, 2026. The engagement emphasised the strong and long-standing parliamentary relations between Zambia and Tanzania.

Speaker Mutti confers with Shri Om Birla, Speaker of Indian Parliament

The Right Honourable Dr. Nelly Butete Kashumba Mutti, SC., MP, FAPRA, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, met with the Speaker of the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha), Shri Om Birla on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC).

Speaker Mutti expressed delight that Zambia and India continue to enjoy cordial bilaterial relations for over 60 years, a feat which she said underscores the depth and resilience of the partnership.

Speakers and Presiding Officers Vital to Upholding Constitutional Order – CPA Chairperson - Kalila

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Chairperson, Dr. Christopher Kalila, MP says speakers and
presiding officers play a vital role in upholding constitutional order, safeguarding, parliamentary independence, and ensuring that institutions of parliament remain effective, inclusive and respected by the citizens they serve. He was speaking this morning during the official opening of the 28th Conference of speakers and presiding officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi, India.

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