President Hakainde Hichilema says the country has recorded milestones in attaining gender equality by electing the first ever female speaker.
President Hichilema said the Executive will support the Legislative Arm of the government, now being headed by prominent Lusaka Lawyer Nelly Mutti as the Speaker of the National Assembly.
President Hichilema explained that the Speaker of the National Assembly Mutti who also served as the Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Commission from 2002 to 2006 with her two deputies, will enjoy full privileges as enshrined in the constitution.
The Head of State vehemently pointed out at the approbation ceremony of the Speaker, her First and Second deputies at State House today that he was optimistic that the team will deliver to the expectation of the people.
Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti who obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in law from the University of Zambia from 1975 to 1979, the First Deputy Attractor Chisangano, the former Gwembe lawmaker and 2nd Deputy Speaker Moses Moyo, who is Luangeni Independent Member of Parliament were all presented to President Hichilema by Clerk of the National Assembly for approval.
President Hichilema, who is expected to officially open the 1st session of the 13th National Assembly next week Friday, urged the Speaker and her deputies to make laws that protect people.
“I implore all the three of you and other MP’s to make laws that protect people’s lives and make their lives easier at all times in line with human rights,” President Hichilema stressed.
The President underscored that parliament should at all times strive to make laws that make people’s lives easier and prosperous all the time.
Ms Nelly Mutti and her two deputies take over the mantle from Patrick Matibini, Catharine Namugala, the Former first Deputy Speaker and Mwimba Malama being the Former 2nd Deputy Speaker, who presided over, for a period of 10 years from 2011 to 2021.
Zambia’s First Speaker of the National Assembly was Thomas Page who served from 1948 to 1956, followed by Thomas Williams who served from 1956 to 1964, who was succeeded by Wesley Nyirenda whose term ran from 1964 to 1968, thereafter Robson Nabulyato’s term ran from 1968 to 1988.
Besides, Amusaa Mwanamwambwa, the longest serving Speaker in Zambian history whose tenure spanned from 1998 to 2011 ,was succeeded by the immediate past Speaker Patrick Matibini who was at the helm of the National Assembly from 2011 to 2021.
There was no Zambia in 1948 until 1964 ba LT
Of course you will support a jaribu woman you handpicked because you need her to be biased in your favour. He thinks we are f00Iish this chee-car-mba hh
Who is the longest serving SNA between Nabulyato and Mwanamwambwa?
Mr Tore, the answer is Mr Robinson Nabulyato. He served under UNIP from 1968 to 1988 (20 years) and under MMD from 1991 to 1998(7 years), making a total of 27 years altogether. Mr Mwanamwambwa, on the other hand, only served as SNA from 1998 to 2011 (13 years).
I was wondering the article is saying Mwanamwambwa was the longest serving SNA. I may have misread the article. Thanks kakubeka
This Government is spending money….all these ceremonies cost alot of money…HH thinks he is a King….instead of a simple swearing in ceremony he brings in pomp and pomposity…it shall end in tears…if he is chosing people on merit then Nelly Muti is not one of them…this woman is a thieving Lawyer…remember what happened a few years ago……anyway since she’s Lozi then I guess that counts as ‘Merit”……next you will see Anna Mushipe appointed as high Court Judge..we are watching…favor and corrupt appointments
Wow! This right here is an appointment for the ages. They don’t get any better than Mrs Nelly Mutti. This woman is formidable and I reckon she is overqualified for that role. In my opinion she was supposed to be sitting on the ConCourt or Supreme Court bench in a very senior role. But I really hope she changes that role as it has been made into a political role to do the dirty work of the political party in power since the MMD govt. I have no doubt Mrs Mutti will bring about integrity to the role which Mr Amusa Mwanambwamba and Mr Matibiti failed to do, although the former was heaps better.
Wow! This right here is an appointment for the ages. They don’t get any better than Mrs Nelly Mutti. This woman is formidable and I reckon she is overqualified for that role. In my opinion she was supposed to be sitting on the ConCourt or Supreme Court bench in a very senior role. But I really hope she changes that role as it has been made into a political role to do the dirty work of the political party in power since the MMD govt. I have no doubt Mrs Mutti will bring about integrity to the role which Mr Amusa Mwanambwamba and Mr Matibiti failed to do, although the former was heaps better.
I came to know about her from the KK’s arrest and Chiluba ‘Kafupi’ parentage trials, alongside the likes of Sakwiba Sikota (before he sold out); Prof Patrick Mvunga; Mainza Chona; Daniel Lisulo;…
…Daniel Lisulo; Sachika; and many others. Lady is intelligent; educated and very experienced and knowledgeable with matters of law. Great appointment and I’m impressed. ??
The only thing I would say is the Speaker has no business going to State House for coronation. They are equal according to the Constitution as the leader of the 3 arms of govt: Executive; Legislative and Judiciary (Chief Justice)
By the way what happened to that other formidable lady lawyer, Mwangala Zaloumis? Where is she these days? Please find her and give her a prominent Constitutional role in govt with John Sangwa, you won’t regret it… don’t forget the younger generation too as you need to mix it up.
Fantabulous!
Madam Namugala could have done a good job and Mutti should
Have taken as deputy.Anyway lets
See how she will perform. Atleast
We can see some change everywhere and breath some fresh air.
What happened to that case where this lady was accused of mishandling pensioners money. No malice meant, just wanted to know how the case ended.
Congratulations to Nelly Mutti, however, the UPND should have taken seriously the counsel by Mr Vernon Johnson Mwaanga that they consider someone who has served as MP at least for 5yrs for the position of Speaker. We can no longer have job on training for such important positions
@Ayatollah, I hear you but in my humble opinion the role of the Speaker is like that of a referee… you don’t need to have been a professional football player to excel at it. You just need to know the rules and interpret them and discharge them impartially.
This is a Constitutional role and it’s terms of reference are very well defined. Perhaps being brave and firm is what you need. Patrick Matibini was never an MP although he was very biased.
Nelly Mutti is a seasoned and experienced lawyer and she’s been in court dealing with rude and rogue witnesses, lawyers and judges… she will be OK, she just needs to bring integrity and impartiality to the role.
@15, what the UPND has done is far from their pronouncements. The Speaker, the Deputy and the 2nd Deputy are all UPND. VJ had a reason because he wants us to stop repeating the same mistakes. Now it’s like each President will have his own heads of institutions. We must begin to move forward as a nation. If the ZAF and Army commanders did exceptionally well then why has he replaced them?