The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Parts I and II

Repeal and 3. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Parts I and II replacement and the substitution therefor of the following Parts: of Parts I and II PART I SUPREMACY OF CONSTITUTION Supremacy 1. (1) This Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic of of Zambia and any other written law, customary law and customary Constitution practice that is inconsistent with its provisions is void to the extent of the inconsistency. (2) An act or omission that contravenes this Constitution is illegal. (3) This Constitution shall bind all persons in Zambia, State organs and State institutions. (4) The validity or legality of this Constitution is not subject to challenge by or before a State organ or other forum. (5) A matter relating to this Constitution shall be heard by the Constitutional Court. Defence of 2. Every person has the right and duty to— Constitution (a) defend this Constitution; and (b) resist or prevent a person from overthrowing, suspending or illegally abrogating this Constitution. Continuous 3. The operation of this Constitution shall not be affected by effect of an unlawful act to overthrow, suspend or illegally abrogate its Constitution provisions. Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) [No. 2 of 2016 11 4. (1) Zambia is a sovereign Republic under a constitutional Republic of Zambia form of governance. (2) The Republic consists of the territory defined in an Act of Parliament. (3) The Republic is a unitary, indivisible, multi-ethnic, multi-racial, multi-religious, multi-cultural and multi-party democratic State. (4) The Republic shall not be ceded in whole or in part. (5) The Republic may enter into a union or other form of inter- state organisation, which action shall not be construed as ceding the Republic. 5. (1) Sovereign authority vests in the people of Zambia, which Sovereign authority may be exercised directly or through elected or appointed representatives or institutions. (2) Power that is not conferred by or under this Constitution on any State organ, State institution, State officer, Constitutional office holder or other institution or person is reserved for the people. (3) The people of Zambia shall exercise their reserved power through a referendum, as prescribed. 6. (1) The national symbols of the Republic are the— National symbols (a) National Flag; (b) National Anthem; (c) Coat of Arms; (d) Public Seal; and (e) National Motto. (2) The form, words, description and use of the national symbols shall be as prescribed. 7. The Laws of Zambia consist of— Laws of Zambia (a) this Constitution; (b) laws enacted by Parliament; (c) statutory instruments; (d) Zambian customary law which is consistent with this Constitution; and (e) the laws and statutes which apply or extend to Zambia, as prescribed. 12 No. 2 of 2016] Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) PART II NATIONAL VALUES, PRINCIPLES AND ECONOMIC POLICIES National 8. The national values and principles are— values and principles (a) morality and ethics; (b) patriotism and national unity; (c) democracy and constitutionalism; (d) human dignity, equity, social justice, equality and non- discrimination; (e) good governance and integrity; and (f) sustainable development. Application 9. (1) The national values and principles shall apply to the — of national values and (a) interpretation of this Constitution; principles (b) enactment and interpretation of the law; and (c) development and implementation of State policy. (2) The President shall, once in every year, report to the National Assembly the progress made in the application of the values and principles specified under this Part. Basis of 10. (1) The Government shall create an economic environment economic policies which encourages individual initiative and self-reliance among the people, so as to promote investment, employment and wealth. (2) The Government shall promote the economic empowerment of citizens so that they contribute to sustainable economic growth and social development. (3) The Government shall promote local and foreign investment and protect and guarantee such investment through agreements with investors and other countries. (4) The Government shall not compulsorily acquire an investment, except under customary international law and subject to Article 16 (1). (5) Where the investment compulsorily acquired under clause (4) was made from the proceeds of crime no compensation shall be paid by the Government.