Patrick matibini biography

Patrick Matibini (born 20 July ) is a Zambian politician, lawyer and former judge. He has been Speaker of the National Assembly since 6 October

Career

Matibini was born on 20 July ^[1] He studied at the University of Zambia, where he obtained both a Bachelor and Master degree in Law and subsequently a PhD.^[2] Matibini has worked as a law professor at the university since ^[2] He is a lawyer by profession.^[1]

In Matibini worked with the Zambia Independent Media Association to draft three bills for the National Assembly, these being the Freedom of Information Bill, Independent Broadcasting Authority Bill, and Broadcasting Bill.

In he published a book titled "The Struggle for Media Law Reforms in Zambia".^[2]

Matibini was a judge at the High Court of Zambia.^[3] He was made a State Counsel by President Rupiah Banda in ^[2]

The Patriotic Front (PF) nominated Matibini as Speaker of the National A