KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE CONSTITUTION OF ZAMBIA (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2025 1. Expansion of National Assembly: • Constituency-based seats to increase from 156 to 211, implementing the Electoral Commission’s delimitation report. 2. New Electoral System: • Introduction of a mixed-member proportional representation system to ensure greater inclusion of women, youth, and persons with disabilities. 3. Revised Election Rules: • Amendments to procedures for candidate resignation and fresh nominations. • Changes to by-election provisions for clarity and efficiency. 4. Nominated MPs: • Revisions proposed to the number of nominated Members of Parliament. 5. Harmonised Term Limits: • Parliamentary and local council terms to be aligned to a five-year term. 6. Ministerial Vacancies Before Elections: • Ministers and Provincial Ministers to vacate office 90 days before a general election. 7. Term Limits for Local Leaders: • Two-term limit for mayors and council chairpersons to be removed. 8. Council Composition: • Inclusion of constituency-based MPs in local councils. 9. Senior Government Positions: • Updated qualifications for Secretary to the Cabinet. • Attorney-General and Solicitor-General to remain in office post-election until replacements are appointed. 10. Legal Definitions and Petitions: • Revised definitions of “child” and “adult”. • Clear timeframe introduced for resolving election petitions. 11. Overall Objective: • To address legal and administrative gaps, improve representation, and strengthen Zambia’s democratic and governance framework. © UPND Media Team