For the period 4th to 12th May, 2026.

 

 

 

 

Suspend Standing Orders: That Standing Orders 24(1) and (2), 27, 34 and 123 of the National Assembly of Zambia Standing Orders, 2024, be suspended to enable the House to sit from Monday, 4th to Tuesday, 12th May, 2026, from 09:00 hours until Business is concluded on each day, as well as to consider more than one stage of a Bill at a single sitting, until the House adjourns sine die.

 

 

 

 

 

The Minister of Finance and National Planning Supplementary Estimates No. 1 of 2026.

 

 

 

The Minister of Finance and National Planning – On the preparation of the Ninth National Development Plan.

 

 

 

 

The Benefits of Former Chief Justice – Bill to provide for the retirement benefits of a former Chief Justice; and matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing. (N.A.B 67/2026)

 

 

The National Pensions Scheme – Bill to continue the existence of the National Pensions Scheme Authority and re-define its functions; re-constitute the Board of the National Pension Scheme Authority and re-define its functions; continue the existence of the membership, contributions and benefits structure under the National Pension Scheme and provide for its administration and management; provide for the establishment of sub-schemes; establish the National Pensions Scheme Fund and provide for its administration and management; provide for the registration of employers and members; provide for the payment of pensions contributions; provide for the payment of benefits; repeal and replace the National Pensions Scheme Act, 1996; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing. (N.A.B 68 / 2026)

 

 

 

The Public Gathering – Bill to promote the protection of the freedom of assembly and association at a public gathering; regulate the conduct of a public gathering for the preservation of public order and public safety; repeal and replace the Public Order Act, 1955; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing. (N.A.B 71/2026)

 

 

 

The Penal Code (Amendment) – Bill to revise the penalty relating to the offence of theft of stock; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing. (N.A.B 74/2026)

 

 

 

The Local Government (Amendment) – Bill to amend the Local Government Act, so as to extent the civic duties and responsibilities of a councilor to a member of a council; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing. (N.A.B 75/2026)

 

 

The Public Holidays (Amendment) – Bill to amend the Public Holidays Act so as to remove the observance of a Monday as a public holiday on the day following a public holiday falling on a Sunday. (N.A.B 76/2026)

 

 

The National Assembly (Speaker’s Retirement Benefits) – Bill to provide for the retirement benefits of a former Speaker of the National Assembly; repeal and replace the National Assembly Speaker’s Retirement Benefits Act, 1997; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing. (N.A.B 77/2026)

 

 

338. Mr Siachisumo (Lufwanyama)  -  to ask the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development: 

 

(a) when the construction of the low-cost housing units in Lufwanyama District will be completed;

 

(b) who the contractor for the project, is;

 

(c) at what percentage of completion the project was, as of March, 2026;

 

(d) how much money had been paid to the contractor, as of the date at (c);

 

(e) what the cause of the delay in completing the project, is; and

 

(f) what the estimated cost of the outstanding works, is.

 

339. Mr Siachisumo (Lufwanyama) - to ask the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development:

 

(a) why the construction works of the Shimukunami Royal Palace in Lufwanyama Parliamentary Constituency have stalled;

 

` (b) who the contractor, is;

 

(c) whether the Government intends to engage a new contractor to complete the works;

 

(d) at what percentage of completion the project was, as of March, 2026;

 

(e) what the cost of the outstanding works, is; and

 

(f) what the time frame for the completion of the project, is.

 

 

 

Adopt Report of the Planning and Budgeting Committee:  That this House adopts the Report of the Planning and Budgeting Committee on the Budget Performance Review of the 2025 Financial Year, for the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 29th April, 2026.

 

 

 

(i) The Tobacco Control Bill                                        (N.A.B 40/2025)

                                                                                   Committee Stage

 

(ii) The Water Supply and Sanitation Services Bill     (N.A.B 2/2026)

                                                                                   Committee Stage