Zambia: NGOs, Students Hail 40 New MPs As Parliament Widens Under MMPR

Forty new MPs have been elected in Zambia, which has been praised by NGOs and students as a significant advancement for representation in Parliament. This expansion is a result of the implementation of the mixed-member proportional representation (MMPR) system, aimed at improving political diversity and inclusivity. Civil society groups express hope that these changes will strengthen democracy and citizen participation.