Chalo Chatu:Naming Guidelines for Ministries, Acts, and Institutions

Chalo Chatu Naming Guidelines for Ministries, Acts, and Institutions These guidelines ensure consistency, clarity, and Zambia-focused naming for all Chalo Chatu articles related to government ministries, acts, agencies, and institutions.

Ministries of Government

• Use the official name of the ministry as stated in Zambian law or government documentation.
• Format: Ministry of [Function]
• Examples:
  • Ministry of Finance and National Planning
  • Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development
  • Ministry of Health

Notes

• No country disambiguation is necessary; all ministries are implicitly Zambian.
• Redirects may be created for common abbreviations (e.g., MLG → Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development).

Acts of Parliament

• Use the full official name of the act, followed by the year of enactment.
• Format: [Name of Act], [Year]
• Examples:
  • Constitution of Zambia, 2016
  • Local Government Act, 2019

Notes

• Use a comma before the year of enactment.
• Titles should reflect the official name as published in government documents.

Government Agencies, Commissions, and Authorities

• Use the official legal name of the institution.
• Format: [Full Name]
• Examples:
  • Anti-Corruption Commission
  • Zambia Revenue Authority
  • Electoral Commission of Zambia

Notes

• Do not add "(Zambia)"; all entities are implicitly Zambian.
• Acronyms and common abbreviations may redirect to the full name.

Educational, Cultural, and Religious Institutions

• Use the official registered name of the institution.
• Format: [Institution Name]
• Examples:
  • University of Zambia
  • National Arts Council
  • Zambia National Museum

Military and Security Institutions

• Use official names as established in law or policy.
• Format: [Institution Name]
• Examples:
  • Zambia National Service
  • Zambia Army
  • Zambia Police Service

Style and Consistency Rules

• Capitalisation: Use title case for official names (capitalize principal words).
• Disambiguation: Not needed; all entries are Zambian.
• Redirects: Create redirects from acronyms or common alternative forms.
• Neutrality: Avoid promotional, political, or colloquial titles; always use the official name.
• Chronology: For acts and legislation, include the year of enactment clearly.