The new Namibian model of gender-balanced governance continues to reshape nations in Africa.

In Zambia, the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) has tabled in parliament a motion to amend the Zambian constitution to include, among other issues, increased women's representation in governance.

Meanwhile, the main opposition political party, the Patriotic Front PF, has, with immediate effect, swapped its leader of the opposition and chief whip from men to women, citing Namibia as an example.

NBC's Zambian Correspondent Wamundila Chilinda reports that women activists such as the Non-Governmental Organisations Coordinating Committee (NGOCC) are backing these endeavours.

Everything seems to have changed within a blink of an eye.

Barely days after the new Namibian cabinet was announced, tables have started turning towards the new Namibian model of governance – women's dominance. Zambia's minister of justice, Princess Kasune, tabled before parliament – headed by Madam Speaker Nellie Mutti – a motion to amend the constitution.

Among the proposed amendments are clauses that are earmarked to increase the participation of more women and youth in governance issues.

That is not all. The main opposition political party in Zambia has further made changes to its leadership in parliament by replacing the male MPs with their female counterparts.

Last Monday, the non-governmental organisations coordinating committee (NGOCC), an umbrella body of gender activists, called a media conference in support of the proposed constitutional amendments in the country.