ILLEGAL FLAG: Sean Tembo May Face Arrest For Mounting Flag At Residential Dwelling Without Authorization
Opposition PeP leader Sean Tembo is flirting with a moment in police cells after hoisting a flag at his mansion.
According to the constitution of Zambia, it is illegal to hoist a flag in an area not designated by law.
READ THE ANALYSIS BELOW
Hoisting A National Flag Of Zambia 🇿🇲
What the Constitution states;
Section 4(3) of the National Flag and Armorial Ensigns Act Cap 8 of the laws of Zambia states that No person, other than the President or a person authorised by the President in that behalf, shall fly, display or otherwise use the Standard.
Subsection 4 stresses that Any person who contravenes the provisions of this section or who fails to comply with any of the conditions imposed. He who does so is guilty of an
offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding fifteen thousand penalty units or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding twelve months, or to both.
The same Act cited further goes to guide in regulation 3 that Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, the National Flag maybe flown-
(a) at buildings or premises owned or occupied by the Government;
(b) at buildings or premises owned or occupied by local government
authorities;
(c) at buildings or premises owned or occupied by any statutory board or
statutory corporation;
(d) at state-aided schools; and
(e) on any motor car, boat or ship in or by which a Minister of government is
for the time being travelling.
4. The Minister may in writing authorise any person to fly the National Flag on any premises or at such buildings and on such days or occasions as he may specify, and such permission may be given subject to any conditions which the Minister may think
expedient. ,
5. Subject to the provisions of regulations 6 and 7, the National Flag may be flown by any person-
(a) on the following public holidays, namely: Africa Freedom Day, Heroes Day, Unity Day, and Independence Day; and
(b) on such other days or occasions as the Minister may declare for this purpose.
6. (1) The National Flag shall be flown with due respect and, when flown with other flags, the National Flag shall be in a more prominent position than other flags.
The Speech Analyst