Makebi Zulu
Makebi Zulu | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of Zambia | |
| In office August 2016 – August 2021 | |
| Constituency | Malambo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 December 1981 |
| Political party | Patriotic Front |
| Alma mater | University of Zambia |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Makebi Zulu (born 25 December 1981) is a Zambian lawyer[1] and politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Malambo Constituency from 2016 to 2021, during which he served as the Provincial Minister for Eastern Province.[2] He is a member of the Patriotic Front.[2]
Education
He studied law at the University of Zambia, completing in 2005.[3]
Legal career
Makebi Zulu is a practicing lawyer and founding partner at Makebi Zulu Advocates, a Lusaka-based law firm known for its involvement in legal matters. He has represented clients in both civil and criminal cases and is known for his work in constitutional law and electoral law.[4]
Political career
Zulu was elected to the National Assembly of Zambia in the 2016 general election to represent Malambo Constituency under the Patriotic Front.[2] He was later appointed as Eastern Province Minister,[2] where he oversaw development initiatives and government projects in the region.[5]
He has also been vocal in parliamentary debates, especially on constitutional amendments and governance issues.[6] Zulu played a visible role in public legal discussions around Bill 10, a proposed constitutional amendment bill that sparked national debate.[7][8][9]
References
- ^ zamobserver (4 August 2025). "MAKEBI ZULU SCORES HIS OWN GO IN COURT - The Zambian Observer". Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Makebi Zulu | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Archived from the original on 13 January 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ zamobserver (8 October 2022). "PERSONALITY PROFILE OF THE WEEK: Senior Counsel Makebi Zulu - The Zambian Observer". Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ "Lawyer Makebi Zulu Speaks on Bill 10". Zambia Reports. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "Eastern Province Minister Makebi Zulu praises Chinese support". Lusaka Times. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia : Makebi Zulu Warns of Dangerous Power Grab as Government Seeks to Alter Constitution". 26 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ Malunga, Julia (12 January 2022). "Bill 10 could've fixed Article 52 – Makebi". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia : Calls for the Government to subject Bill 10 to a referendum are baseless-Makebi Zulu". Lusaka Times. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ Nkomesha, Ulande. "UPND's attempts to stop Bill 10 outside Parley will fail – Makebi". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 6 August 2025.