Zambia - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Zambia, it was name is derived from the Zambezi River, which flows through the western part of the country and forms the southern border with Zimbabwe. The Government system in this country is the presidential republic type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 10 provinces; Central, Copperbelt, Eastern, Luapula, Lusaka, Muchinga, Northern, North-Western, Southern, Western
National symbols
African fish eagle.
The flag
The National flag of Zambia has .
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The National Anthem
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More about the government of Zambia
| Date of Independence | 24 October 1964 (from the UK) |
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| National holiday | Independence Day, 24 October (1964) |
| Legal system | mixed system of English common law and customary law |
| International law organization participation | has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction |
| Constitution | |
| History | Several previous; latest adopted 24 August 1991, promulgated 30 August 1991 |
| Amendment process | Proposed by the National Assembly; passage requires two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly in two separate readings at least 30 days apart; passage of amendments affecting fundamental rights and freedoms requires approval by at least one half of votes cast in a referendum prior to consideration and voting by the Assembly |
| Citizenship | |
| Citizenship by birth | only if at least one parent is a citizen of Zambia |
| Citizenship by descent only | yes, if at least one parent was a citizen of Zambia |
| Dual citizenship recognized | yes |
| Residency requirement for naturalization | 5 years for those with an ancestor who was a citizen of Zambia, otherwise 10 years residency is required |
| Executive Branch | |
| Chief of state | President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021) |
| Head of government | President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021) |
| Cabinet | Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly |
| Election/appointment process | president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term) |
| Most recent election date | 12 August 2021 |
| Election results | 2021: Hakainde HICHILEMA elected president; percent of the vote - Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 57.9%, Edgar LUNGU (PF) 37.3%, other 4.8% 2016: Edgar LUNGU reelected president; percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%, other 2%; note - the president is both chief of state and head of government |
| Expected date of next election | 2026 |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature name | National Assembly |
| Legislative structure | Unicameral |
| Number of seats | 167 (156 directly elected; 8 appointed) |
| Electoral system | Plurality/majority |
| Scope of elections | Full renewal |
| Term in office | 5 years |
| Most recent election date | 8/12/2021 |
| Parties elected and seats per party | United Party for National Development (UPND) (82); Patriotic Front (PF) (60); Independents (13); Other (1) |
| Percentage of women in chamber | 15% |
| Expected date of next election | August 2026 |
| Judicial branch | |
| Highest court(s) | Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice, deputy chief justice, and at least 11 judges); Constitutional Court (consists of the court president, vice president, and 11 judges) |
| Judge selection and term of office | Supreme Court and Constitutional Court judges appointed by the president of the republic upon the advice of the 9-member Judicial Service Commission, which is headed by the chief justice, and ratified by the National Assembly; judges normally serve until age 65 |
| Subordinate courts | Court of Appeal; High Court; Industrial Relations Court; subordinate courts (3 levels, based on upper limit of money involved); Small Claims Court; local courts (2 grades, based on upper limit of money involved) |
| Diplomatic representation in the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Chibamba KANYAMA (since 30 June 2023) |
| Chancery | 2200 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 |
| Telephone | [1] (202) 234-4009 |
| FAX | [1] (202) 332-0826 |
| Email address and website | [email protected] https://www.zambiaembassy.org/ |
| Diplomatic representation from the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Michael C. GONZALES (since 16 September 2022) |
| Embassy | Eastern end of Kabulonga Road, Ibex Hill, Lusaka |
| Mailing address | 2310 Lusaka Place, Washington DC 20521-2310 |
| Telephone | [260] (0) 211-357-000 |
| FAX | [260] (0) 211-357-224 |
| Email address and website | [email protected] https://zm.usembassy.gov/ |
| National heritage | |
| Total World Heritage Sites | 1 (natural) |
| Selected World Heritage Site locales | Mosi-oa-Tunya/Victoria Falls |
Key Political parties and their leaders in Zambia
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