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‘No winners, no losers,’ How govt described passage of constitutional reforms bill as opposition kicks
Government has described the passage of Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of 2025 by Parliament as a clear demonstration of the ...
Power and Politics
UPND dumps Chawama candidate, Katanga, after eligibility review as Tonse Alliance settles for Nundwe
Barely less than 24 hours after adopting Timothy Kantenga as its candidate for the Chawama Constituency by-election, the ruling United Party for National ...
Power and Politics
Dead end! Constitutional Court throws out Oasis Forum’s application on Bill 7
The full bench of the Constitutional Court has dismissed an application by the Oasis Forum seeking a conservatory order to halt Bill 7 ...
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Citizens First picks retired captain Mulenga for Chawama by-election
The Citizens First party has adopted retired Captain Davison Mulenga as its candidate for the Chawama Parliamentary by-election scheduled for January, 2026. Party ...
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Reactions trail passage of Bill 7, as key opposition parties fear institution of tribalism, allege assault on Zambia’s constitution
Some members of the opposition have attacked the outcomes of parliamentary debates that have birthed Bill 7, now waiting for assent by President ...
Power and Politics
Bill 7: Battle of civil societies rages, as Constitutional Court urged to dismiss petition by Oasis Forum
A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the Constitutional Court to dismiss the Oasis Forum’s petition challenging Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill ...
Power and Politics
UPND adopts Katenga for Chawama by-election, as court upholds seat vacancy
The ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) has adopted, Timothy Katenga, as its candidate for the Chawama parliamentary by-election scheduled for January. ...
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Bill 7 passed! An analysis of how it may reshape Zambia’s democracy
The passage of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of 2025 marks one of the most consequential political moments in Zambia’s ...
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Breaking! Zambian Parliament passes constitution amendment Bill 7 with two-thirds majority
The National Assembly has passed the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of 2025 after securing the required two-thirds majority, with 131 ...
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Government vows Bill 7 will pass, describes opposition to process as ‘arrogance’ of a minority
Members of the National Assembly are set to debate Bill 7 in a landmark session on today, Monday, amid ongoing controversy over proposed ...
