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.

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, 13^th 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.