Zambia: High Court Declines Bid to Halt Processing of 77 Bills

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: High Court Declines Bid to Halt Processing of 77 Bills

The Zambian High Court has rejected a request to suspend the processing of 77 bills. This decision allows the government to continue moving forward with the legislative process without interruption. The bills in question cover various areas, but specific details were not provided in the article.

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