Wednesday, 18th February, 2026

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA
 
FIFTH SESSION OF THE THIRTEENTH ASSEMBLY
 
ORDER PAPER – WEDNESDAY, 18TH FEBRUARY, 2026
AT 14:30 HOURS
 
 
1. NATIONAL ANTHEM
 
 
2. PRAYER
 
 
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
 
4. URGENT MATTERS WITHOUT NOTICE
 
 
5. PRESENTATION OF GOVERNMENT BILL
 
The Minister of Water Development and Sanitation
The Water Supply and Sanitation Services - Bill to continue the existence of the National Water Supply and Sanitation Council and re-define its functions; constitute the Board of the Council and provide for its functions; provide for the regulation of water supply and sanitation services; provide for the licensing of utilities; promote access to sustainable water supply and sanitation services; repeal and replace the Water Supply and Sanitation Act, 1997; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.      (N.A.B 2/2026)
 
6. QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER (STANDING ORDER 80)
 
200.  Mr Mtayachalo (Chama North)  -  to ask the Minister of Tourism:
 
(a) whether the Government has any plans to construct modern houses for wildlife officers at the following camps in Chama District:
 
(i) Katangalika;
(ii) Mpyanakunda; and
(iii) Lundu;
 
(b) if so, when the plans will be implemented;
 
(c) what the estimated cost of the project, is;
 
(d) what the time frame for the project, is; and
 
(e) if there are no such plans, why.
 
201. Ms Halwiindi (Kabwe Central)  -  to ask the Minister of Health:
 
(a) whether the Government has any plan to increase the number of radiologists in order to improve access to radiology services in the country;
 
(b) if so, when the plan will be implemented; and
 
(c) if there is no such plan, why.
 
202. Mr Kanengo (Kabushi)  -  to ask the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development:
 
(a) whether the Government has any plans to allocate alternative land to people who purchased plots and built houses on top of the sewer line, between Kabushi Local Court and Kantolomba Sewerage Treatment Plant, in Kabushi Parliamentary Constituency;
 
(b) if so, when the plans will be implemented; and
 
(c) if there are no such plans, why.
 
203. Mr Mukosa (Chinsali)  -  to ask the Minister of Health:
 
(a) what the staff establishment for nurses at Chinsali General Hospital was, as of September, 2025;
 
(b) how many nurses there were at the Hospital, as of the date above; and
 
(c) when additional nurses will be provided to the Hospital.
 
7. PRIVATE MEMBER’S MOTION
 
Mr Chanda
 
Establish an Environmental Court within the High Court: That this House urges the Government to establish an Environmental Court, within the High Court, to adjudicate on matters relating to environmental protection, conservation and sustainable resource management.
 
8. ORDERS OF THE DAY
 
The National Payment System Bill             (N.A.B 32/2025)
                                                                   Committee Stage
 
 
The Immigration Control Bill                      (N.A.B 18/2025)
                                                                   Report Stage
 
 
9. NOTICE OF SUBJECT FOR DEBATE ON THE MOTION OF ADJOURNMENT
 
Mr C Kang’ombe
Enforce Section 10(2) of the Geological and Minerals Development Act No. 2 of 2025, which requires mining companies to prioritise Zambian Citizens during recruitments.
 
 
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