SUSPENSION OF PARLIAMENT BUSINESS, 27TH JULY 2020

This serves to advise all Members of Parliament that the business of Parliament, including sittings of both Houses, Committee workshops, public hearings and site visits, has been suspended with immediate effect to a date to be advised.

This has been necessitated, regrettably, by the fact that two Members of Parliament have tested positive for COVID-19 while on official duty.

The suspension of business will allow us to deep-clean and disinfect the building while also guaranteeing the safety of Members, staff and members of the public who interface with the institution.

Members of the National Assembly who are still in their constituencies are advised to remain there until further notice….

Said speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda:

“Two members of Parliament tested COVID-19 positive including one journalist who was with the committee of transport while they were inspecting various ports of entry and Tollgates.”