63 Women Now Sit In Zambia’s National Assembly , a record, but Not Enough says Beauty Katebe’s NGOCC

Zambia now has 63 women in the National Assembly, accounting for 22.4% of the 281 seats, according to NGOCC. The increase follows the allocation of 40 Proportional Representation seats, 26 of which have gone to women. That is a significant increase from 15% in 2021 and above the previous high of 18% recorded in 2016. […]

Zambia now has 63 women in the National Assembly, accounting for 22.4% of the 281 seats, according to NGOCC.

The increase follows the allocation of 40 Proportional Representation seats, 26 of which have gone to women.

That is a significant increase from 15% in 2021 and above the previous high of 18% recorded in 2016.

But NGOCC says the figure is still far from the 50-50 gender parity commitment under the SADC framework.

The final number could also change, with the Lumezi North and Mandevu by-elections still pending and six presidential nominations yet to be filled.

The new PR system was designed to increase representation of women, youths and persons with disabilities in Parliament.- Muvi TV