Makebi Zulu
Makebi Zulu (born 25 December 1981) is a Zambian lawyer and former politician who served as Member of Parliament for Malambo Constituency from 2016 to 2021. He also served as Provincial Minister for Eastern Province during his term in office. Zulu is a senior legal practitioner based in Lusaka and has participated in high-profile national debates, particularly around constitutional law and governance.
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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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Early life and education
Makebi Zulu was born on 25 December 1981. He pursued his tertiary education at the University of Zambia (UNZA), where he studied law and graduated in 2005.
Legal career
Zulu is a seasoned legal practitioner and founder of **Makebi Zulu Advocates**, a law firm based in Lusaka. His legal work covers both civil and criminal litigation, with notable contributions in constitutional law, electoral disputes, and public interest litigation.
He gained national prominence for his legal analysis and representation in matters relating to constitutional amendments, and was among the lawyers who actively discussed the implications of Bill 10 during its proposal stages.
Political career
Zulu entered active politics in 2016 when he was elected as Member of Parliament for Malambo under the Patriotic Front (PF). Shortly after his election, he was appointed Provincial Minister for Eastern Province, where he oversaw local government operations and development programmes.
As a parliamentarian, Zulu participated in key debates, especially on constitutional reforms and governance structures. He was a visible defender of Bill 10, arguing for its benefits in correcting perceived legal gaps, such as those in Article 52 of the Constitution. He was also noted for defending the government's position on avoiding a referendum for the proposed changes.
Notable public engagements
Zulu regularly features in the media for his views on governance, constitutional interpretation, and party politics. In 2025, he was subject to headlines for a controversial court matter which attracted wide public attention.
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
