Tasila Lungu Loses Chawama Seat

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Zambia’s parliament declared Tasila Lungu’s Chawama constituency seat vacant after her prolonged absence following her father’s death. She requested virtual attendance while in South Africa handling funeral matters, but the request was rejected. Elections for the seat will be held within 90 days. The decision sparked debate over balancing compassionate leave with constituents’ right to representation.