FIVE NOMINATED MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT SWORN IN

Five Members of Parliament nominated by the President have been sworn into office after taking and subscribing to the Oath of Office in accordance with the Constitution of Zambia.

‎The five are former Foreign Affairs Minister Mulambo Haimbe, economist Noel Nkhoma, Dr Gilbert Siame, Dr Roma Chilengi and Mubita Anakoka.

‎During the swearing-in ceremony, the Members pledged to serve the Republic and the President of Zambia, remain faithful and bear true allegiance to the President and the Republic, and preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of Zambia.

‎They further pledged not to directly or indirectly reveal or transmit any information or matter made known to them by reason of their office, except where required in the discharge of their duties or with the authority of the President.

‎The taking and subscribing of the Oath of Office marks the completion of an important constitutional requirement as the five nominated Members prepare to undertake their responsibilities in Parliament.

‎The swearing-in exercise will continue for other Members of Parliament to be nominated under the proportional representation system, in accordance with the 2025 amendments to the Constitution of Zambia.

‎The amended Constitution provides for the President to nominate up to 11 Members of Parliament. It also provides for proportional representation comprising 20 women, 15 youths and five persons with disabilities.

‎The Speaker, Vice President and First Speaker will bring the total number of Parliamentarians to 280.