Those who wish to have a full text of the northern rhodesia independence conference, 1964 may contact me on the addresses below. Download zambias new constitution as amended elias. Some constitutions may require parliaments to elect the head of state under threat of. A person born in or outside zambia after the commencement of this constitution shall become a citizen of zambia at the date of his birth if on that date at least one of his parents is a citizen of zambia. Its unlikely zambia will have new constitution before. Jan 29, 2016 this process resulted in the enactment of the constitution act no. Zambian day supremacy of the constitution over the. The cabinet of zambia consists of the president, vicepresident and the ministers.
Red federal holidays and sundays gray typical nonworking days blackother days. This constitution is the supreme law of zambia and if any other law is inconsistent with this constitution that other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void. On this page you can read or download the zambian constitution 2016 pdf in pdf format. The following attended the conference from the united kingdom and what had become the self governing territory of northern. 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. Constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016. Among the amendments are a number of significant changes to the presidency. Persons entitled to apply to be registered as citizens 1 any person who a has attained the age of twentyone years.
By elias munshya the commotion over bill 10s proposal to christianise the zambian constitution is in my opinion, wholly unnecessary and a waste of time. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2009. Constitution in the schedule to that act, are repealed in so far as they form part of the laws of zambia. Zambia is in the process of amending its constitution for the fifth time since independence in 1964. We provide you the updates and latest golf news both local and international, to serve the zambian golf community and clubs. The most recent change occurred in 2016 and witnessed the repeal of almost all parts of the constitution except the bill of rights, which requires a referendum. British high commissioner david thornton says it is looking unlikely that zambia will have a new constitution before the 2016 general elections. Last week, zambia enacted a package of amendments to the constitution that has been years in the making. A constitutional referendum was held in zambia on 11 august 2016 alongside general elections, a move designed to reduce the cost of the referendum.
Here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. One of president satas promises in the runup to his election in 2011 was the adopt. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. The purpose of this application is to act as a human rights defender as per united nations human rights commission unhrc holistic definition. Our conclusion is that once again zambia has failed to adopt a constitution that responds to the aspirations of the zambia people. Public holidays in zambia 2016 national holidays in zambia. Mar 09, 2015 british high commissioner david thornton says it is looking unlikely that zambia will have a new constitution before the 2016 general elections. Constitution of zambia amendment 2016act no 2 as you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new constitution.
The groups arrival was preceded by an advance observer team which was in the country from 22 july 2016. If enacted the bill will give the president a free hand in appointing senior judges, namely the chief justice, the deputy. You are at home 2016 november 1 resources reference materials acts of parliament 2016 constitution of zambia amendmen act no. Jul 05, 2016 on this page you can read or download zambia new syllabus grade 1 to 7 books in pdf format.
Training manual regulating the zambian construction industry. Download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 source. Its unlikely zambia will have new constitution before 2016. Zambian constitution info page download the zambia constitution oct 2014, 2nd draft pdf file, 1. The northern rhodesia independence conference took place at marlborough house in london from 5 may, 1964 to 19 may 1964 and was chaired by the secretary of state for commonwealth relations and the colonies mr. This is why it is called the constitution of zambia amendment act of 2016. This is a list of the next general elections around the world in democratic polities. Zambian constitution changes set rules for august elections. Voters were asked whether they approve of proposed amendments to the bill of rights and article 79, which dictates the process of future amendments although 71% of voters voted in favour of the amendments, turnout was only 44%, below the 50%. This is just an act of parliament that has made amendments changes to the 1991 constitution. The constitution is amended by the repeal of the preamble. B 10 of 2019 the bill was published in the government gazette on 21 june 2019 to facilitate the required 30day public. Once the mmd came into power under president frederick chiluba, it turned its dissatisfaction with the 1991 constitution, both in terms of its source and its content, into a new attempt to pass a more legitimate constitution. History of zambian constitutionpart v zambia daily nation.
The object of this bill is to amend the constitution of zambia so. As part of its terms of reference, the group assessed the various aspects of the electoral cycle against the national, regional, commonwealth and international. Jan 05, 2016 zambian leader edgar lungu signed into law constitutional changes setting new rules for general elections on aug. Let me say early on that i reject these alternatives as intellectually flawed. Nov 27, 2015 on this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. In the wake of the cost and difficulty of organising these elections, there.
What is clear is that we are not going to have a new constitution before 2016 because the time has run out. 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. Voters were asked whether they approve of proposed amendments to the bill of rights and article 79, which dictates the process of future amendments. On this page you can read or download zambia new syllabus grade 1 to 7 books in pdf format. Bill to amend constitution to enhance the bill of rights june 2016 download pdf bill to amend the constitution of zambia to enhance bill of rights, to be submitted to a referendum in 2016. Nov 27, 2015 on this page you can read or download the zambian constitution 2016 pdf in pdf format. Constitution amendment act 2016 national assembly of zambia. Next week, we will conclude the series of the zambian constitution with its post independence history from 1964 to 2015. An act to provide for the printing and publication of the amended constitution. Jan 17, 2016 query whether a nation with an entrenched constitution, and with each national chamber elected on a per capita basis, would qualify as federal if the said constitution were to 1 specify the existence, the autonomous functioning, the territorial borders, and the reserved powers of regional governments, and to 2 require a supermajority of the national legislature, andor a popular. Comprehensive list of national public holidays that are celebrated in zambia during 2020 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays. Constitutional development in zambia can be traced back to the british colonial times, especially from the beginning of the 1950s. 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. 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.
Constantlyupdated calendar of elections around the world and an archive of past elections. If enacted the bill will give the president a free hand in appointing senior judges, namely the chief justice, the deputy chief justice and the judge president of the high court. Just before christmas the government published the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. The year 2020 is a leap year, with 366 days in total calendar type. Referendum was present in zambia from 4 to 17 august 2016. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. Proposed 19 constitution amendment zambian democracy news. Zambian constitution info page zambia, africa at zambian. On the 15th of january 2014 the zambian watchdog and lusaka times released a leaked copy of the final draft constitution which was reportedly handed to president sata. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month.
A number of commentators have criticised this part of the preamble of the draft constitution and pushed for two alternative options. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month and including public holidays and observances for countries worldwide. Amendment of constitution of zambia act, 1991, and. Amendment of constitution of zambia act, 1991, and schedule thereto 4.
However, most countries in europe split these elections and schedule them at different times. Proposed 19 constitution amendment zambian democracy. Jan 09, 2016 here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. Nov 10, 2016 zambias parliament has approved a motion to amend the recently amended constitution with resounding numbers. Subject to this act, the constitution shall come into operation on the date of assent by the president. Jan 25, 2017 just before christmas the government published the constitution of zimbabwe amendment no. The constitution may be printed and published by the government printer separately from this act, and the production of a copy of the constitution as printed is prima facie evidence in all courts and for all purposes of the constitution and. Its constitution building history can be divided into post independence and post cold war periods. Zambias constitution of 1991 with amendments through. Download pdf constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015 5 january 2016 source. The government has now published the draft constitution of zambia after persistent demands by civil society and other members of public. The president is elected through secret ballot, by direct universal adult suffrage and by an absolute majority. Government of zambia act national assembly of zambia. Parliament approves motion to amend constitution zambia.
It formulates the governments policies and advises the president. This constitution is the supreme law of the republic of zambia and any other written law, customary law and customary practice that is inconsistent with its provisions is void to the extent of the. History of zambian constitution zambia daily nation. Laws of zambia part iii national values, principles and. Parliament approves motion to amend constitution zambia reports. The private member motion moved by mwansabombwe member of parliament rodgers mwewa received massive support with 91 lawmakers voting yes while 52, predominately upnd, rejected the proposal with a no vote.
Each country has its own culture and tradition which are largely reflected in the festivals celebrated in a year. As per the law, the constitution of zambia amendment bill, n. The constitution of zambia bill, 2005 the zambian the. On this page you can read or download zambian constitution 2016 pdf download in pdf format. Jan 08, 2016 constitution of zambia amendment act, no. I have over the years been following the history of the zambian constitution and i consider the 2916 constitution to be very progressive. Bill to amend constitution to enhance the bill of rights june 2016 bill to amend the constitution of zambia to enhance bill of rights, to be submitted to a referendum in 2016. The president is head of state and government and commander in chief of the defence force. White christian missionaries brought education and christianised much of. Continuous effect of constitution part ii sovereignty 4. The bill of rights is subject to be incorporated in the new zambian constitution upon a referendum on august 11th, 2016. Zambia s constitution of 1991 with amendments through 2016. 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. As you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new constitution.
Our conclusion is that once again zambia has failed to adopt a constitution that responds to. Zambian leader edgar lungu signed into law constitutional changes setting new rules for general elections on aug. Oct 24, 2014 the government has now published the draft constitution of zambia after persistent demands by civil society and other members of public. Comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. In the last decade, two early presidential elections 2008 and 2015 were instigated by the incumbents death. National holidays in zambia in 2020 office holidays. Zambias parliament has approved a motion to amend the recently amended constitution with resounding numbers. On 5 january 2016 president edgar lungu signed zambias new constitution with much fanfare and pomp. Public holidays in zambia 2016 zambia holiday calendar 2016 holidays and festivals are a part of our culture, tradition and nationality. He assented to the new constitution on 5 january, 2016. Section 2e of the english law extent of application act stipulates that the supreme court practice rules of england in force until 1999 shall be in force in the republic, provided they are subject to the constitution and legislation of zambia. Do you agree to the amendment to the constitution to enhance the bill of rights.
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