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NAZ Exhibits at the 96th Agriculture and Commercial Show

The National Assembly of Zambia participated in the 96th Agriculture and Commercial Show held from Wednesday, 31st July to Monday, 5th August, 2024, at the Showgrounds, in Lusaka.

The event which was held under the theme, “Creating a Competitive Future,” highlighted the National Assembly’s alignment with the theme, underscoring the importance of collaboration and innovation in driving the nation's economic growth.

Members of Parliament Urged to Combat Human-Wildlife Conflict

Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, the Rt Hon Nelly B K Mutti, SC, MP, FAPRA has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to take an active role in combating the escalating human-wildlife conflicts in Zambia.

Speaker Mutti said MPs must be instrumental in raising public awareness, mobilizing community action and influence policy reforms to address the issue effectively.

The Zambia Youth Parliamentary Caucus (ZYPC) officially launches its Strategic Plan covering the period 2023 to 2027, at Grand Palace Hotel, Lusaka

The ZYPC Strategic Plan was launched by Honourable Twaambo Mutinta, Member of Parliament for Itezhi-tezhi Constituency and Vice-Chairperson of the ZYPC during a training workshop for Members of the Caucus on Communication, Leadership and Mentorship, which was organised with support from the Inter-Parliamentary Union IPU).

President Ndayishimiye Calls on Zambia for Intensified Trade and Investment Ties

Visiting Burundian President, Evariste Ndayishimiye has called on Zambia to intensify trade and investment relations between the two nations. He made this appeal while addressing the National Assembly of Zambia on Friday, 2nd August, 2024, at Parliament Buildings.

President Ndayishimiye stated that Zambia and Burundi are endowed with abundant human and natural resources, which could significantly contribute to the developmental goals of both nations.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PRESS STATEMENT

Windhoek, Namibia, July 30th 2024 - Namibia's Parliament has commended Zambia for the manner it is implementing the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) programme.

Chairperson of the National Council, which the second House of Namibia's bicameral Parliament, Honourable, Lukas Sinimbo Muha said Namibia is exploring the possibility of entering into a cooperation agreement with the Parliament of Zambia to learn more about how the country is implementing the Constituency Development Fund.

Honourable Moyo Leads Electoral Observation Mission in Rwanda

Honourable Moses F Moyo, MP, the Second Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia recently led an Electoral Observation Mission of the Forum of Parliaments of the Member-States of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (FP-ICGLR) to observe the general elections which were held on 15th July, 2024, following an invitation by the Government of Rwanda through the National Electoral Commission (NEC).

UGANDAN PARLIAMENTARIANS PAY COURTESY CALL ON THE SECOND DEPUTY SPEAKER MOSES MOYO.

The Second Deputy Speaker, Honourable Moses Frank Moyo, MP, says that Zambia and Uganda will continue to grow the bilateral and parliamentary relations, and enhance the sharing of ideas and experiences, for the mutual development of the two Nations and Parliaments.
On the 3rd of July, 2024, a Delegation of six Members of Parliament from the Parliament of Uganda led by the Leader of the Opposition Hon Joel Ssenyonyi, MP, visited the National Assembly of Zambia on a benchmarking visit.

UGANDAN PARLIAMENTARIANS PAY COURTESY CALL ON THE SECOND DEPUTY SPEAKER MOSES MOYO.

The Second Deputy Speaker, Honourable Moses Frank Moyo, MP, says that Zambia and Uganda will continue to grow the bilateral and parliamentary relations, and enhance the sharing of ideas and experiences, for the mutual development of the two Nations and Parliaments.
On the 3rd of July, 2024, a Delegation of six Members of Parliament from the Parliament of Uganda led by the Leader of the Opposition Hon Joel Ssenyonyi, MP, visited the National Assembly of Zambia on a benchmarking visit.

ZAMBIA SIGNS THE AGREEMENT AMENDING THE SADC TREATY ON THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE SADC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM INTO A REGIONAL PARLIAMENT

The Republic of Zambia has signed the Agreement Amending the SADC Treaty on the transformation of the SADC Parliamentary Forum into a Regional Parliament in Luanda, Angola.  The Treaty was signed on 2nd July, 2024 by the sidelines of the ongoing 55th SADC Parliamentary Forum Plenary Assembly by Honourable Princess Kasune, MP, Minister of Justice, who was designated by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr Hakainde Hichilema, pursuant to Article 92 (1) of the Constitution of Zambia , Chapter 1 of the Laws of Zambia.

Minister of Finance proposes K41.9 billion supplementary budget

Minister of Finance and National Planning Hon. Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane has recommended a K 41.9 billion supplementary budget to the National Assembly of Zambia mostly dedicated to government’s response interventions to the drought. 

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