Constitution of zambia act 2016 national assembly of zambia. Constitution of zimbabwe 20 pdf format note by veritas the new zimbabwe constitution was enacted by the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. Derived from ebook, pdf text search search by article search by chapter automatically count. The politics of zambia takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the president of zambia is head of state, head of government and leader of a multiparty system. Article 63 2 of the constitution is amended by the deletion of paragraphs d and e. The constitution of zambia amendment bill, 2016 memorandum the object of this bill is to amend the constitution of zambia so as to a revise the bill of rights to include civil, political. The ceremony passed the provisions whose amendment does not require referendum, leaving the bill of rights and the amendment clause to undergo the mandatory referendum expected to bring to an end the 40year struggle to enact a people driven. This is why it is called the constitution of zambia amendment act of 2016. Derived from ebook, pdf text search search by article search by chapter automatically count number of. It included 20 revisions, including a majoritarian system for the election of the president 50% plus one, the. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through. The constitution of zambia was formally adopted in 1991 and amended in 2009 and last amended in 2016. The constitution of the republic of the gambia a r r a n g e m e n t o f s e c t io n s section c h a p t e r i th e republ ic 1.
What is clear is that we are not going to have a new constitution before 2016 because the time has run out. Executive power is exercised by the government, while legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. Zambia s constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. Important for workers and institutional use, citizens, parents, children, teachers and students. It came into force through the zambia independence orderincouncil. In todays final part of our constitutional history, i will enumerate the events that have taken place regarding the zambian constitution since 1964. Zambian constitution changes set rules for august elections.
The national assembly comprises 150 directly elected members, up to ten usually eight presidentially appointed members, and a speaker. The constitution of zambia was formally adopted in 1991 and amended in 2009 and last amended in 2016 references. The constitution of zambia act, 1991 and the constitution in the schedule to that act, are repealed in so far as they form part of the laws of zambia. The constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for. The constitution of zambia amendment bill 2019 plots against the litunga and barotseland like all others before it. Zambian leader edgar lungu signed into law constitutional changes setting new rules for general elections on aug. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia act, 2016. A light and quick reference android app version of the constitution of the republic of zambia, the supreme law of zambia. Constitution of the patriotic front lusaka voice zambias.
Amendment of constitution of zambia act, 1991, and schedule thereto cap. The effect of the constitution of zambia amendment cuts lusaka. An act to provide for the printing and publication of the amended constitution. Jul 29, 2019 a light and quick reference android app version of the constitution of the republic of zambia, the supreme law of zambia. It has had four constitutions since then, and is currently in the process of making its fifth. Page constitution of the patriotic front preamble whereas zambia is now and forever a free, united, indivisible and independent sovereign state due to. The constitution of zambia act, 1991, and the constitution. Constitutionalism and democratic governance in africa. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. Constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. Jul 09, 2019 the constitution of zambia amendment bill 2019 plots against the litunga and barotseland like all others before it. Continuous effect of constitution part ii sovereignty 4.
The following constitutional bill is published with this gazette extraordinary in terms of section 328b of the constitution of zimbabweconstitution of zimbabwe amendment no. Amendment against new constitutionmaking 91 3 abrogation of the 1952 constitution and the notion of a higher law 94 3. History of zambian constitution zambia daily nation. On 5 january 2016 president edgar lungu signed zambias new constitution with much fanfare and pomp. The faz council, cognizant of fifas directive that faz would be suspended if a new constitution was not adopted by march 31, agreed to the text in the new constitution in a yes or no vote by show of hands. The constitution of zambia amendment bill 2015 was published in late july. Jan 08, 2016 please note that the constitution is not necessarily a new constitution but is an amendment of the 1991 constitution. Constitution of zambia amendment act 1991 assented to on 24 august 1991. Jan 05, 2016 zambian leader edgar lungu signed into law constitutional changes setting new rules for general elections on aug. Download zambias new constitution as amended elias. The law forbade the amendment of any part of the constitution without going through a referendum.
Constitution of zambia, 1991 an act to provide for a new constitution of the republic of zambia and to repeal the constitution of zambia act, 1973, and the constitution scheduled thereto, and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. The new constitution becomes effective immediately after the 2017 annual general meeting. Responsibility united party for national development. One of those opposed to the bill is the law association of zambia laz, which has petitioned in the constitutional court to challenge the decisions of president edgar lungu, the attorney general. More political parties were allowed to participate as enshrined by the new constitution. The exercise is being spearheaded by a technical committee of experts appointed by the government of the republic of zambia and is in response to demands for a more democratic political system in the country. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Review of the draft constitution for the republic of zambia. Constitution of zambia amendment national assembly of zambia. The constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for zambia. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment act, 2016, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. A new constitution for zambia must provide important safeguards to ensure public accountability, responsiveness to the electorate, participation of the people in governance and the devolution of power to local communities.
Thornton said that the only way that is looking certain for zambia to have a new constitution will be to adopt it via parliament as going the referendum route was looking unlikely and expensive given. Amendment against new constitution making 91 3 abrogation of the 1952 constitution and the notion of a higher law 94 3. Page constitution of the patriotic front preamble whereas zambia is now and forever a free, united, indivisible and independent sovereign state due to the historic fact that the people of zambia spearheaded launched and won a just and relentless struggle for national independence and liberation of the motherland. Subject to this act, the constitution shall come into operation on the date of assent by the president. Government of zambia act national assembly of zambia. President of the party until the new president is elected in. Zambia has experienced constitutional instability since independence. Free, offline, easy and accessible, less space consumption. Rhodesia constitution order in council 1963, as amended by.
Mar 25, 2017 the new constitution becomes effective immediately after the 2017 annual general meeting the faz council, cognizant of fifas directive that faz would be suspended if a new constitution was not adopted by march 31, agreed to the text in the new constitution in a yes or no vote by show of hands. This will represent an average of a new constitution every eight years. The constitution was adopted in 1991 and was amended in 1996. The government has now published the draft constitution of zambia after persistent demands by civil society and other members of public. Jan 29, 2016 on 5 january 2016 president edgar lungu signed zambias new constitution with much fanfare and pomp. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. The zambia independence constitution was protected by a referendum clause. History of zambian constitutionpart v zambia daily nation. The patriotic front pf may choose to pursue a selective.
This general notice nullifies general notice 434 of 2016, which was published in the extraordinary gazette on 23rd december, 2016. Constitution of zambia, amendment act 5 of 1972, and act 27 of 1973. Higher law and finetuning 89 2 contestation in eritrea. Amendment of constitution of zambia act, 1991, and. Citations 0 references 0 researchgate has not been able to resolve any citations for this publication. New changes to constitution to further suppress barotseland. British high commissioner david thornton says it is looking unlikely that zambia will have a new constitution before the 2016 general elections. Jan 08, 2016 constitution of zambia amendment act, no. The ceremony passed the provisions whose amendment does not require referendum, leaving the bill of rights and the amendment clause to undergo the mandatory referendum expected to bring to an end the 40year struggle to enact a people driven constitution that enjoys both legitimacy. Zambia is in the process of negotiating a new constitution. On this page you can read or download full zambian constitution 2016 pdf in pdf format.
The new constitution shall be adopted through a national referendum as provided for in the referendum act, chapter 14 of the laws of zambia. Formerly northern rhodesia, zambia became a republic immediately. It abrogates the 1973 constitution, which allowed, as stated above, only one political party. Laws of zambia part iii national values, principles and. Constitutionmaking in eritrea simon m weldehaimanot 1 introduction. The constitution was amended again in 1996 to set new limits on the presidency including a retroactive twoterm limit, and a requirement that both parents of a candidate be zambianborn. Its unlikely zambia will have new constitution before. By sibeta mundia, barotseland post however, just like many of us had warned the bre and the litunga, the 2019 proposed bill not only maintains the status quo depriving the king of his powers to dethrone. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in thisact referred to as the constitution. Please note that the constitution is not necessarily a new constitution but is an amendment of the 1991 constitution.