This is a process that allows citizens to approve or reject a law to be passed by the legislature. In a Referendum Voters are given the opportunity to directly decide through a vote on a particular subject matter. All eligible citizens have the right to either accept or reject a question posed. A voter is expected to choose Yes or No on the question given. This may be regarding a new constitution, a constitutional amendment or a proposed law.
You can see the full results of the 2016 Referendum here.
The gazetted referendum question was:
Do you agree to the amendment to the Constitution to enhance the Bill of rights contained in Part III of the Constitution of Zambia and to repeal and replace Article 79 of the Constitution of Zambia?