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ECZ sets Nov 5 for by-elections in Mandevu, others
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has scheduled Thursday, November 5, 2026, for crucial by-elections in the Mandevu and Lumezi parliamentary constituencies, alongside 12 local government seats across five provinces. Nominations are set for October 8, with campaigns commencing October 10.
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The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set Thursday, November 5, 2026, as the date for the by- elections for Mandevu and Lumezi parliamentary seats as well as 12 local government seats around the country.
The local government elections will be for the Mbala mayoral in Mbala District and 11 wards in Luapula, Muchinga, North-Western, Western and Southern provinces.
The affected wards were Lungwishi Ward in Mansa District, Makaba and Nkonge Wards in Chipili District, Nachikufu Ward in Mpika District, Lubaleshi Ward in Kanchibiya District, Maako Ward in Kasempa District, Siluwe and Upangoma Wards in Kalabo District, Mfunda Ward in Sioma District, Mulimambango Ward in Sesheke District and Simanwa Ward in Choma District.
Mr Kasaro said the by-elections in Mbala, Lumezi and the 11 wards had arisen from various circumstances, including the deaths of nominated and elected candidates, elections being uncontested during the recently concluded General Election, and the nullification of nominations by the Local Government Elections Tribunal.
Mr Kasaro said the Mandevu Parliamentary by-election had been necessitated by a vacancy that continued to exist following the dissolution of Parliament and the inconclusive election held on August 13, 2026.
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The commission said nominations for the by-elections would be conducted on Thursday, October 8, 2026, while campaigns would commence on Saturday, October 10 and end at 18:00 hours on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Meanwhile, 21 more councillors have been sworn into office at the Lusaka City Council (LCC), marking the formal commencement of their responsibilities.
The 21 councillors comprise five elected under Mandevu Constituency, seven elected through the Mixed-Member Proportional Representation (MMPR) system who included Justine Simuchile, Febby Chilesha, Patrick Simwambi, Kennedy Mapulanga, Clement Hamapobwe, Angela Mpandashulu from United Party for National Development, Lina Nyimbili from National Restoration Party and Unity and Prosperity—NRUP.
The Mandevu councillors were Elijah Mwenya, Amon Mutidya, Emmanuel Simbeye and Eugene Ngoya.
The nine Members of Parliament from Lusaka District who will serve as councillors following recent constitutional amendments were Kelvin Kaunda from Lima, Abel Ng’andu from Chawama, Danny Yenga from Kabwata, Cleopatra Hamaambo from Kanyama, Beene Hachooombwa from Make- ni, Msaiwale Mlewa from Lusaka Central, Josphat Kasilili from Roma, Alexander Sakala from Matero and Thomas Sipalo from Munali Constituency.
Speaking during the ceremony, Lusaka City Council Town Clerk Oliver Muuka said the councillors had a responsibility to uphold the law, serve with integrity and impartiality, and represent the interests of residents in their respective wards.
Source: Times of Zambia — Read more
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