By Mwila Nsofu
The Constitution of Zambia Amendment Bill Number 7 of 2025 has been returned to the floor of the National Assembly.
First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly MALUNGO CHISANGANO says she has received communication from the Minister of Justice indicating that Government now wants the House to immediately resume consideration of the Bill.
Ms. CHISANGANO says the Select Committee appointed to scrutinise the Bill will begin its sittings without delay.
She explained that Standing Order 122(1) states that a Bill deferred for more than six months is deemed withdrawn by the member sponsoring it.
The Constitution of Zambia Amendment Bill Number 7 of 2025 was deferred on 26 June 2025.
This was in line with Standing Order 121(1), which allows a sponsoring member to defer or withdraw a Bill at any time by formally notifying the Speaker.
