Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991
Responsibilities of citizen
- Jurisdiction
- Zambia
- Provision
- 43
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- in force
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Official sourceResponsibilities of citizen (1) A citizen shall— (a) be patriotic to Zambia and promote its development and good image; (b) pay taxes and duties lawfully due and owing to the State; (c) protect and conserve the environment and utilise natural resources in a sustainable manner; (d) maintain a clean and healthy environment; (e) provide national, defence and military service when called upon by the State; and (f) co-operate with law enforcement agencies for the maintenance and enforcement of law and order. By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 25 Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991 (Chapter 1) Zambia (2) A citizen shall endeavour to— (a) acquire basic understanding of this Constitution and promote its ideals and objectives; (b) register and vote, if eligible, in national and local government elections and referenda; (c) develop one’s abilities to the greatest possible extent through acquisition of knowledge, continuous learning and the development of skills; (d) foster national unity and live in harmony with others; and (e) understand and enhance Zambia’s place in the international community.
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Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991 · media.zambialii.org · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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