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President Hichilema nominates Syakalima and Mutati as MPs

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Zambia
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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has nominated former Education Minister Douglas Syakalima and former Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati as members of Parliament. The two took their oaths of allegiance in Parliament before National Assembly Speaker Nelly Mutti. Mutti welcomed the nominated MPs to the 14th National Assembly.

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