COVID 19 :Parliament Adjourns Sine Die
Parliament has adjourned Sine die in view of the Corona Virus outbreak in Zambia.
Vice President Inonge Wina moved the motion following a point of Order raised by Muchinga Province Minister Malozo Sichone who wanted to know if the House was in order to continue sitting following the announcement of two COVID 19 cases.
In moving the motion to suspend proceedings of the House, Mrs Wina said the Members of Parliament are not immune from contracting the virus and must take precautions.
Mrs Wina said Zambia has recorded two infections and the country needs to make sure that the Statutory Instruments signed by Health Minister are adhered to.
Earlier, Parliament briefly adjourned to enable Speaker of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini study the matter which was contained in Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament Gary Nkombo’s point of order.
Mr. Nkombo contests that the Constitution amendment bill number ten of 2019 currently under consideration has been challenged in the Constitutional Court and therefore would sub-judice to be discussed on the floor of the House.
In his ruling, Dr. Matibini said he needed to study the matter.
