President Hakainde Hichilema has sworn in Mrs Loveness Mayaka as Clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia.

Her swearing-in follows her appointment and subsequent ratification by the National Assembly pursuant to section 3 (1) of the National Assembly Staff Act, Chapter 257 of the Laws of Zambia.

Speaking during the ceremony held today at State House, President Hichilema said the appointment of Mrs Mayaka is critical to the smooth operation of the Legislature.