Zambia Sets Chawama By-Election

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Zambia will hold a by-election in Chawama after Parliament declared Tasila Lungu’s seat vacant due to prolonged absence linked to her father’s burial dispute. Speaker Nelly Mutti ruled that personal circumstances could not override constitutional duties, despite claims the decision was politically motivated. Deputy Chief Whip Likando Mufalali defended the move, saying Lungu failed to engage Parliament. The by-election now becomes a key test for PF relevance and UPND urban support.