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Vice-President of Zambia
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The Vice-President of Zambia is the second highest position in the executive branch of the Republic of Zambia. The Vice-President was previously appointed by the President before the amendment of the Constitution in 2016.[2] Under the amended Constitution, when a sitting President dies, resigns or is removed from office, the Vice-President automatically assumes the presidency, unlike when the Constitution demanded holding of presidential by-election within 90 days.[3] This is so because now every presidential candidate shall pick a running mate for Vice-President and the two will share the vote meaning voting for a President is an automatic vote for the Vice-President.
Vice-President of the Republic of Zambia | |
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Term length | 5 years, renewable once |
Inaugural holder | Reuben Kamanga |
Formation | October 1964 |
Salary | 43,800 USD annually[1] |
Website | https://www.ovp.gov.zm/ |
The Vice-President also heads the Office of the Vice-President, a government ministry.