Constituency Corner

World’s MPs commit to tackling human rights challenges

Parliamentarians from across the globe have declared their commitment to raising the alarm and taking action when serious human rights challenges emerge, particularly in conflict situations. In a declaration on human rights abuses as precursors of conflict, adopted at the conclusion of the 135th IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, IPU Members said that parliamentarians are the guardians of human rights and the rule of law, and if violations or challenges occur they are the early responders.

IPU concerned by the rising use of legal action to silence MPs

On 27th October, 2016, in Geneva,  the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) spoke out  about the increasing levels of retaliation against MPs for exercising their freedom of expression across the world. In a series of decisions adopted on the violations of the human rights of MPs, the Organization stressed the growing recourse to court action and unlawful exclusion from political life as a means to stifle political opponents.

Experts to help set goals for reversing human impact of climate change

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, says the journey to help the Commonwealth reverse the human impact of climate change has begun. She was speaking at a two-day brainstorming session at the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters in London. For more news, read here

Ministry of Local Government - Mayors and Council Chairpersons

Submitted by Aggie on Wed, 2016-11-02 11:18

Ministerial Statement on terms of reference for elected Mayors and Council Chairpersons in Councils in the nation,  by the Minister of Local Government, Hon. Vincent Mwale, MP, presented to the House on Tuesday, 1st November, 2016.

Ministry of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs - House of Chiefs

Submitted by Aggie on Wed, 2016-11-02 11:07

Ministerial Statement on the increased membership of the House of Chiefs by the Minister of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs, Hon. Lawrence J. Sichalwe, MP, presented to the House on Tuesday, 1st November, 2016.

Wednesday, 2nd November, 2016

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA
FIRST SESSION OF THE TWELFTH ASSEMBLY
ORDER PAPER – WEDNESDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER, 2016

AT 1430 HOURS


ORDER OF THE DAY

1    Thanks - His Excellency the President’s Address - Motion (4th October) - Resumption of Debate.

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, 1st November, 2016


 

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA

FIRST SESSION OF THE TWELFTH ASSEMBLY

ORDER PAPER - TUESDAY, 1ST NOVEMBER, 2016

AT 1430 HOURS


ORDER OF THE DAY

1    Thanks - His Excellency the President’s Address - Motion (4th October) -    Resumption of Debate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debates - Wednesday, 12th October, 2016

Submitted by leslie on Fri, 2016-10-28 15:05

Wednesday, 12th October, 2016

The House met at 1430 hours

[MR SPEAKER in the Chair]

NATIONAL ANTHEM

PRAYER

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MINISTERIAL STATEMENT

DIGITAL MIGRATION PROJECT

Debates - Tuesday, 11th October, 2016

Submitted by leslie on Fri, 2016-10-28 15:03

Tuesday, 11th October, 2016

The House met at 1400 hours

 [MR SPEAKER in the Chair] 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

PRAYER

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MINISTERIAL STATEMENT

ZAMBIA’S PERFOMANCE AT THE RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES

Debates - Friday, 7thOctober, 2016

Submitted by leslie on Fri, 2016-10-28 15:00

Friday, 7thOctober, 2016

The House met at 0900 hours

[MR SPEAKER in the Chair]

NATIONAL ANTHEM

PRAYER

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ANNOUNCEMENT BY MR SPEAKER

CHANGES IN THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEES

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