National Assembly of Zambia
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National Assembly | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
Patrick Matibini since 6 October 2011 | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 156 (+ Vice President and 9 appointees) |
 | |
Political groups | Government (89)
Opposition (63) Non-partisan
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| Elections | |
| First-past-the-post | |
Last election | 12 August 2021 |
| Meeting place | |
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| Lusaka | |
| Website | |
| National Assembly of Zambia | |
The National Assembly is Zambia's unicameral legislative body. Between 1972 and 1990, Zambia was a one-party state with the United National Independence Party (UNIP) as the sole legal party.[1]
The Speaker, first deputy speaker and the Vice President are also given a seat in the assembly.
References
- ↑ Mushingeh, Chiponde. Unrepresentative 'democracy': One-Party Rule in Zambia, 1973-1990. Transafrican Journal of History 23 (1994). p. 117–141.
