The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC), celebrated its 40th anniversary with an Awards Gala Dinner  on 19th September, 2025 at Golden Peacock Hotel in Lusaka, where outstanding women championing gender equality were recognised.

Among those honoured was the Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Rt. Hon. Nelly B.K. Mutti, SC, MP, FAPRA, who was represented at the ceremony by the First Deputy Speaker, Hon. Malungo A. Chisangano, MP.