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through the democratic institutions of the State in accordance with this Constitution. (3) This Constitution is the supreme law of Zambia and if any other law National Anthem, is inconsistent with this Constitution that other law shall, to the extent of National Flag, National Emblem the inconsistency, be void. and National Motto (4) This Constitution shall bind all persons in the Republic of Zambia and all Legislative, Executive and Judicial organs of the State at all levels. (5) The official language of Zambia shall be English. 2. The Public Seal of the Republic shall be such as may be prescribed by or under an Act of Parliament. 3. The National Anthem, the National Flag, the National Emblem and the National Motto shall be such as may be prescribed by or under an Act of Parliament. PART II CITIZENSHIP (As amended by Act No. 18 of 1996) 4. (1) Every person who immediately before the commencement of this Citizens of Zambia constitution was a citizen of Zambia shall continue to be a citizen of Zambia after the commencement of this Constitution. (2) A person who was entitled to citizenship of Zambia before the commencement of this Constitution subject to the performance of any conditions following the happening of a future event, shall become a citizen upon the performance of such conditions. 5. A person born in or outside Zambia after the commencement of this Children of Constitution shall become a citizen of Zambia at the date of his birth if citizens of Zambia on that date at least one of his parents is a citizen of Zambia.

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