Zambia: New MPs Pledge To Develop Constituencies

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: New MPs Pledge To Develop Constituencies

112 new Members of Parliament have been sworn in Zambia, committing to work on the development of their respective constituencies. They expressed their determination to improve the living conditions of their constituents and promote local development initiatives. The MPs also emphasized the importance of collaborating with communities to achieve these goals.

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