Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Ms Nelly B. K Mutti, SC, MP, FAPRA, says that achieving gender parity is fundamental to democratic legitimacy and effective governance.

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Chairperson, Dr. Christipher Kalila, MP says the theme for this year’s Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) which is “The Commonwealth: A Global Partner”, could not be more timely.  He said in a world where challenges transcend borders, from climate change to economic uncertainty, from inequality to democratic instability, partnership is no longer optional, it is essential.

Acting Clerk of the National Assembly, Mrs. Loveness Mayaka, says the National Assembly of Zambia is delighted that BBC Media Action has extended its partnership under the Citizens’ Voice Project to January 2026, a move that reflects the organisation’s continued commitment to strengthening parliamentary engagement and citizen participation in governance.

On Wednesday the 1^st of October, 2025 at Parliament Buildings the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Dr Jassim Mohamed AlQasemi paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Rt Honourable Ms Nelly B. K. Mutti, SC, FAPRA to engage on dialogue to foster enhanced bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Acting Clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia Mrs. Loveness Maambo Mayaka on the 25th September, 2025 in Berlin, Germany, has held bilateral talks with her counterpart, Paul Göttke, Secretary General of the Bundestag, the national parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany. Mrs. Mayaka who is leading a delegation of National Assembly staff to the Germany Bundestag, has called on the two institutions to further deepen their cooperation and collaboration for knowledge exchange and continuous learning between the parliaments. Speaking when she met Mr.

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Chairperson, Dr. Christopher Kalila, MP on Wednesday 17^th September, 2025 addressed Scottish Parliamentarians during their CPA Branch Annual General Meeting to provide clarity on the work of the CPA. Dr Kalila stated that the CPA’s mission is to strengthen parliamentary democracy throughout the Commonwealth by supporting legislatures to be effective, inclusive and independent. He said the organisation does this by promoting good governance, sustainable development and human rights.

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.

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.

 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.