Lydia Tembo
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has scheduled parliamentary by-elections for Kawambwa Constituency in Luapula Province’s Kawambwa District on Friday, December 20, 2024. Additionally, ward by-elections will be held in Chililabombwe District’s Kawama Ward (Copperbelt Province) and Shangombo District’s Lilondo Ward (Western Province) on the same date.Nominations for the said by-elections will be conducted on Thursday, 21st November, 2024. The Kawambwa by-election follows the conviction of incumbent MP Nixon Chilangwa (Patriotic Front Party), while the ward vacancies arise from the passing of Councillor Getrude Witola (UPND) on October 24, 2024, and Councilor Lipenta Lizina’s (PF) resignation on October 1, 2024.