Zambia Passes Controversial Bill 7

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Zambia’s Parliament passed the Constitution Amendment Bill 7 of 2025 with a two-thirds majority, introducing a mixed-member proportional representation system and expanding parliamentary seats. The reforms align national and local government terms, remove term limits for mayors, and restrict by-elections close to polls. President Hakainde Hichilema says the changes promote fairer development, but critics warn they could entrench ruling-party dominance ahead of next year’s elections.