Act No. 13 of 2025

The Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act, 2025

Official Act Document

Constitutional Amendment Act as passed by Parliament

Official Act

This is the official Act No. 13 of 2025 as passed by the National Assembly of Zambia

Constitutional Amendment

Detailed amendments to the Constitution of Zambia as enacted by Parliament

Legislative Process

Passed through all stages of the legislative process and assented to by the President

Legislative Timeline

National Assembly of Zambia: Bill 7 Process

PRE-LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

December 1, 2025

Technical Committee Report Submitted

Technical Committee Report Submitted to The President

December 2, 2025

Parliamentary Notification

Minister of Justice notifies Parliament to reinstate deferred Bill 7

December 5, 2025

Official Publication of TC Report

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TC REPORT

SELECT COMMITTEE SCRUTINY

December 5 (Fri) – December 12 (Fri)
  • Witness testimonies: TC presents submissions & stakeholders provide evidence
  • Conclusion on Friday 12th
  • Select Committee report published taking into account TC & other submissions

HOUSE SITTING & PRESIDENTIAL ASSENT

December 15 (Mon) - December 17 (Wed)
  • Second Reading
  • Committee Stage
  • Report Stage
  • Third Reading
  • FINAL VOTE - PASSED
December 18, 2025

Presidential Assent

Bill assented to by the President and enacted as Act No. 13 of 2025

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