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Strategic Planning Strengthens Parliament Says Speaker Mutti

Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, the Rt. Hon. Nelly B.K Mutti, SC, MP, FAPRA says parliaments that embrace strategic planning are better positioned to deliver effectively on their legislative, oversight, budget and representative functions.

She said this during the official opening of the High-Level Workshop on Parliamentary Strategic Planning organised by the National Assembly of Zambia in collaboration with Inter Pares and the European Union, on 17th September 2025 at the Southern Sun Hotel in Lusaka.

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA OFFICIALLY OPENS THE 5TH SESSION OF THE 13TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, PLEDGES TO REVIVE AND STABILIZE THE ECONOMY

President Hichilema Officially Opens The 5th Session Of The 13th National Assembly

President Hakainde Hichilema has officially opened the fifth session of the Thirteenth National Assembly with a pledge to revive and stabilize the economy. The President has highlighted energy diversification, food security and job creation as key priority areas in fostering sustainable economic development.

In his address to Parliament themed: “Consolidating economic and social gains towards a prosperous, resilient and equitable Zambia”, President Hichilema said that the Government has made positive strides in its social and economic transformation agenda.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY STAFF URGED TO STRENGTHEN BUDGET OVERSIGHT IN BUILD-UP TO 2026 BUDGET

Members of staff at a capacity building workshop held in Kabwe at Urban Bliss Hotel from September 1st to 3rd, 2025

The Acting Clerk of the National Assembly Mrs Loveness M Mayaka represented by the Director of Financial Committee Mr Stephen Chiwota has called on members of staff to take Sector Budget Analysis seriously as a key pillar for economic governance and public accountability, during a high-level capacity building workshop held in Kabwe at Urban Bliss Hotel from September 1st to 3rd, 2025.

SPEAKER COMMISSIONS KANCHIBIYA CONSTITUENCY OFFICE, CALLS FOR EFFECTIVE UTILISATION OF CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND

 The Right Honourable Ms. Nelly Butete Kashumba Mutti, SC., MP, FAPRA, Speaker of the National Assembly has observed that the significant increase in the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) from previous allocations to the current 36.1 Million Kwacha per constituency, has not only empowered Constituencies to address their own local priorities, but also reinforced the role of Parliament in ensuring that development is people-driven and reflective of the true aspirations of communities.

Junior MPs Call for Enhanced Government Investment in Children’s Education and Healthcare

A spirited gathering of young voices echoed through the halls of the National Assembly of Zambia as the Junior Members of Parliament from different constituencies assembled for the Second Edition of the Fourth Session of the Junior Parliamentary Assembly.

The aspiring parliamentarians delivered powerful debates cantered on the theme: “Urge the Government to demonstrate its commitment to increasing and prioritising budgetary investments in quality education and healthcare services for all children.”

SPEAKER OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN MUCHINGA PROVINCE ON A TOUR OF CONSTITUENCY OFFICES

The Right Honourable Ms. Nelly Butete Kashumba Mutti, SC., MP, FAPRA, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia arrived in Mpika District of the Muchinga Province on Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 ahead of her five-day tour of Constituency Offices in the province.   

National Assembly Mourns with Hon. Malungo Chisangano

The National Assembly of Zambia regrets to announce the passing of Mr. Edward Chabilakale Chisangano, father to the First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Malungo A. Chisangano, MP.

Mr. Chisangano passed away on Wednesday, 20th August, 2025, after an illness. His passing is a profound loss not only to his family, but also to the extended parliamentary family.

In her message of condolence, the Speaker of the National Assembly expressed deep sorrow and conveyed heartfelt sympathy to the First Deputy Speaker and her family.

SPEAKER MUTTI WELCOMES ISRAEL’S FOREIGN MINISTER, REAFFIRMS STRONG ZAMBIA–ISRAEL RELATIONS

Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt Hon Nelly Mutti B. K. Mutti, MP, FAPRA (right) with Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar

The Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Rt Honourable Nelly B.K. Mutti, SC, FAPRA, MP, has reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to deepening ties with the State of Israel following a courtesy call by Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Gideon Sa’ar, at Parliament Buildings in Lusaka on Wednesday, 20th August 2025.

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REAFFIRMS STRONG ZAMBIA–ISRAEL RELATIONS

SECOND DEPUTY SPEAKER FLAGS OFF TOUR OF CONSTITUENCY OFFICES IN NORTHERN PROVINCE

The Second Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Moses Frank Moyo, MP, has officially commenced the tour of Constituency Offices in Northern Province, scheduled to run from 15th to 24th August, 2025.
 
Honourable Moyo launched the tour on Saturday, 16th August, 2025, with a courtesy call on Paramount Chief Chitimukulu, Mwine Lubemba of the Bemba-speaking people, at his Palace in Mungwi District.
 

CPA CHAIRPERSON, DR. KALILA HAILS THE 54TH CPA AFRICA REGION CONFERENCE THEME

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Chairperson of the International Executive Committee, Dr. Christopher Kalila, MP has hailed the theme of the ongoing 54th CPA Africa Region Conference calling it an urgent one. He was speaking during the Official Opening of the 54th CPA Africa Region Conference in Banjul, The Gambia on 13th August, 2025.

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DR. KALILA HAILS THE 54TH CPA AFRICA REGION CONFERENCE THEME

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