Makebi Zulu
| Makebi Zulu | |
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| Office | Member of the National Assembly |
| Term start | August 2016 |
| Term end | August 2021 |
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| Political party | Patriotic Front |
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Makebi Zulu (born 25 December 1981) is a Lusaka-based legal practitioner and former elected Member of Parliament for Malambo Constituency. He served in the National Assembly from 2016 to 2021 under the Patriotic Front, during which he was appointed as Provincial Minister for Eastern Province. Zulu is the founder of Makebi Zulu Advocates and has participated in high-profile national debates, particularly around constitutional and electoral law.
Early life and education
He was born on Christmas Day in 1981. Zulu pursued his legal studies at the University of Zambia, graduating with a law degree in 2005.
Legal career
Zulu is a practising lawyer and the founding partner of Makebi Zulu Advocates, a law firm based in Lusaka. His work spans civil and criminal litigation, with specialisation in constitutional matters, public interest law, and electoral disputes. Over the years, he has featured in numerous high-profile legal proceedings and national conversations on legal reform.
He became a notable legal voice during discussions around Bill 10—a proposed constitutional amendment that drew wide national attention—and frequently appeared in media to explain legal perspectives on its provisions.
Political career
In the 2016 general election, Zulu was elected to represent Malambo Constituency under the Patriotic Front. He was soon after appointed as Eastern Province Minister, where he oversaw development programmes and government coordination in the region.
During his time in office, Zulu was active in parliamentary debates, especially those focused on constitutional amendments and governance reforms. He consistently defended the government's position on Bill 10, including its exclusion from a national referendum, and argued that it would address key legal challenges such as those posed by Article 52 of the Constitution.
Notable public engagements
Zulu has remained active in national discourse through media appearances and legal commentary. In 2025, he attracted media attention over a controversial court matter that sparked public debate.
References
- MAKEBI ZULU SCORES HIS OWN GO IN COURT – The Zambian Observer
- Makebi Zulu – Parliament of Zambia
- Personality Profile – The Zambian Observer
- Zambia Reports – Bill 10
- Lusaka Times – Provincial Minister praises Chinese support
- Lusaka Times – Zulu on Constitution
- News Diggers! – Bill 10 Commentary
- News Diggers! – UPND and Bill 10
