President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will officially open the third session of the eighth parliament on Tuesday.

In Zambia, a controversial constitutional amendment Bill, number 7 of 2025, passed both the 2nd and 3rd readings with almost 100% votes.

When the Bill came up for the 2nd reading on Monday, 131 members voted in favour, while only two voted against it.

The Chairperson of the 7th National Council, Lukas Muha, said the swearing-in of the MPs completes the work of Parliament, which had been operating with only the National Assembly in recent weeks. 

42 members of the 7th National Council (NC) were sworn in today following their election in the Regional Council Election held on 26 November 2025. 

The National Council members drawn from the country's 14 regions took an oath, with each region represented by 3 members.

New members of the National Council (NC) are undergoing an induction workshop to introduce them to their new roles within the house of review. 

National Council Secretary Tousy Namiseb highlighted the functions of being a National Council member, saying the most important is lawmaking.

Zambia's Members of Parliament want Zambia to reciprocate Germany for denying diplomatic passport holder visas.

The National Assembly has issued an update on the progress of Bills handled during the 2025 session, following enquiries from the media about legislation currently before the House.

The Appropriation Amendment Act of 2025 has been gazetted following approval by Parliament and assent by the President on the 17th of November.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed frustration over the delaying of bills in Parliament, which are crucial for the well-being of the citizens.

Nandi-Ndaitwah singled out the Mental Health Bill, among others, which has been under debate over the last few months.

The National Unity Democratic Organisation Party's MP, Vetaruhe Kandorozu, has raised concerns about the current position of the Witvlei Abattoir, which he says was one of the biggest employers in the area, with around 200 workers.