THIS has been one of the emotional swearing-in ceremonies I have ever conducted, says Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti, as she inducted elected Members of Parliament under the proportional representation system. The swearing-in ceremony, which was conducted yesterday, was held in line with parliamentary procedures and saw 40 nominated MPs taking their oath of office. The ceremony marks the formal assumption of office by the MPs following their election, which took place on Friday, September 18, 2026. Persons with disabilities are among the 40 nominated MPs sworn-in, following the enactment of Bill 7, which provides for the proportional representation of persons with disabilities, women and youths in Parliament. And Lazarus Hakalebula has made history as one of Zambia’s...