By Chambwa Moonga
THE UPND Alliance has adopted parliamentary candidates in all the 156 constituencies and council chairpersons and mayors for all the 116 districts.
Felix Mutati’s Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), Charles Milupi’s Alliance for Development and Democracy (ADD) and the Josephs Akafumba headed National Democratic Congress (NDC) group have all contributed parliamentary candidates, who will contest on the UPND banner.
For instance, ADD secretary general Mubita Anakoka is the adopted candidate for Luena Constituency in Western Province.
UPND chairman for elections Gary Nkombo has, for the past few days, been announcing names of adopted parliamentary, council chairperson and mayoral candidates in batches.
Filing in of parliamentary nominations, preceded by payment of K13,500 (female candidates), K15,000 (male candidates) and K10,000 (youth candidates) to the Electoral of Commission of Zambia (ECZ), is set for tomorrow across the country.
The same amounts for parliamentary candidates apply to mayoral candidates, while council chairpersons have to pay K3,000 (female), K3,500 (male) and K2,500 (youth).
Councillors’ nominations fees are K1,000 (female and youth candidates) and K1,500 (male candidates) in city and municipal councils, while those whose wards are in rural/district councils are paying K500 (female and youth candidates) and K600 (male candidates).
Presidential nominations would be done from tomorrow to Thursday, May 20, mayoral/council chairperson nominations on Tuesday, May 18 and councillors on Wednesday, May 19.
These are the immediate past UPND members of parliament who have not been re-adopted by their party:
1. Mutaba Sililo – Mwandi
2. Mathews Jere – Livingstone
3. Mulowa Mukumbuta – Senanga
4. Dr Mwilola Imakando – Mongu Central
5. Clive Miyanda – Mapatizya
6. Derrick Livune – Katombora
7. Emmerson Machila – Magoye
8. Moono Lubezhi – Namwala
9. Rasford Bulaya – Mpongwe
10. Leonard Fungulwe – Lufwanyama
11. Aubrey Bampi Kapalasa – Katuba
12. Chrispin Kabwe Mwiinga – Chikankata
13. David Mulonda Kundoti – Luena
14. Leaky Kintu – Mushindamo (formerly Solwezi East)
15. Priscah Kucheka – Zambezi West
16. Herbert Shabula – Itezhi Tezhi
17. Malungo Chisangano – Gwembe
18. Mutinta Mazoka of Pemba Constituency did not seek re-adoption
These MPs resigned from the UPND a few weeks before the dissolution of Parliament:
1. Ephraim Belemu – Mbabala
2. Professor Geoffrey Lungwangwa – Nalikwanda
3. Teddy Kasonso – Kalumbila (formerly Solwezi West)
The list of those adopted is as follows:
The list is subject to change at any given time, according to the UPND elections committee.
Parliamentary: North-Western Province:
1. Zambezi West – Mr Musumali Vumango
2. Zambezi East – Brian Kambita (retained)
3. Manyinga – Robert Lihefu (retained)
4. Kasempa – Brenda Tambatamba (retained)
5. Mushindamo – (formerly Solwezi East) – Dr Alex Katakwe
6. Mwinilunga – Newton Samakayi (retained)
7. Ikeleng’i – Elijah Muchima (retained)
8. Kabompo – Ambrose Lufuma (retained)
9. Chavuma – Victor Lumayi (retained)
10. Solwezi Central – Stafford Mulusa (retained)
11. Kalumbila – Nicholas Mukumbi
14. Mufumbwe – Elliot Kamondo (retained)
Council chairperson/mayor: North-Western Province
1. Zambezi district – Collins Chinsembu
2. Kabombo – Presley Makayi
3. Manyinga – Chawaisha Sakuwaha
4. Kasempa – Brian Kakonkanya
5. Mushindamo – Peter Ilunga
6. Mwinilunga – Jonathan Chinyimba
7. Ikeleng’i – Joe Chizuza
8. Chavuma – Patrick Sandando
9. Solwezi – Lemmy Kalepa
10. Mufumbwe – Kazhilo Muzungu
11. Kalumbila – Shadreck Munjunga
Parliamentary: Northern Province
1. Kaputa – Elvis Nkandu
2. Mbala – Njavwa Simutowe (MDC)
3. Chilubi – Stanslous Chele
4. Lunte – Katongo Chasaya (MDC)
5. Mpulungu – Leonard Mbao
6. Lupososhi – Valentine Kalebwe
7. Chimbamilonga – Evans Kabamba
8. Lubansenshi – Patrick Mucheleka
9. Mporokoso – John Sampa (MDC)
10. Kasama Central – Rodrick Chewe
11. Lukashya – Davies Mulenga
12. Senga Hill – Henry Sikazwe
13. Malole – Chilufya Chikonkolo Mulenga
Council chairpersons/mayors: Northern Province
1. Kaputa – Mr K.R Chola
2. Chilubi – Risto Mushembe
3. Lunte – George Chisulo
4. Mpulungu – Deo Sichilengwe
5. Lupososhi – Bornface Chungu
6. Nsama – Joseph Sikapundwa
7. Luwingu – Mulenga Chikwanda
8. Mungwi – Anthony Mubanga
9. Senga Hill – not yet announced
10. Mbala – Mr Sinyangwe
11. Kasama – Bywell Simposya
12. Mporokoso – Gabriel Chambeshi
Parliamentary: Central Province
1. Serenje Central – General (retired) Gershom Chungu
2. Muchinga – Andrew Mpyakula
3. Kapiri Mposhi – Stanley Kakubo (retained)
4. Chisamba – Chushi Caroline Kasanda (retained)
5. Lufubu – Wesley Kolala
6. Mkushi North – Topson Kunda
7. Luano (formerly Mkushi South) – Sydney Chisanga
8. Kabwe Central – Chrizosta Phiri
9. Bwacha – Percy Chato
10. Chitambo – Godfrey Kabengele
11. Mumbwa – Credo Nanjuwa (retained)
12. Keembe – Princess Kasune (retained)
13. Katuba – Mr Mwabashike Nkulukusa
14. Nangoma – Collins Nzovu
15. Itezhi tezhi – Twaambo Mutinta
Council chairpersons/mayors: Central Province
1. Kapiri Mposhi – Brilliant Munyeke
2. Ngabwe – Golden Kalebuka
3. Kabwe – Gary Domingo
4. Chitambo – Mr Kunda Chembe
5. Mumbwa – Chally Masumo
6. Chibombo – ?
7. Itezhi tezhi – Oliver Sitengu
8. Chisamba – Fred Choongo
9. Mkushi – Chilemu Mosa
10. Serenje – Colonel Renny Mwansa
11. Luano – Mr Meleki
Parliamentary: Muchinga Province:
1. Lavushimanda (Mfuwe) – Newton Ng’uni
2. Shiwang’andu – Dr Albert Munanga
3. Isoka – Jairos Simbeye
4. Nakonde – Simon Simwanza
5. Chinsali Central – Brian Mubanga Sichande
6. Chama North – Hellen Ngulube
7. Chama South – Elijah Mvula
8. Mpika Central – Chitende Mwanaumwenge
9. Kanchibiya – James Mulenga
10. Mafinga – John Sichinga
Council chairpersons/mayors: Muchinga Province
1. Chinsali – Lewis Bwalya
2. Lavushimanda – Terries Kunda
3. Mpika – Emmanuel Chimanga
4. Shiwang’andu – Ceril Kangwa
5. Isoka – Bright Siame
6. Nakonde – Felix Sikombe
7. Chama – Reverend Dr Bodwin Kandinda
8. Mafinga – Boyd Sikaonga Jnr
9. Kanchibiya – ?
10. Mpika – ?
Parliamentary: Luapula Province
1. Chienge – Ms Favourite Musangu
2. Chembe – Songwe Bwele
3. Nchelenge – Teddy Chisha
4. Mambilima – Chileshe Mpunga
5. Kawambwa Central – Andrew Wiza Sindazi
6. Pambashe – Justine Kapema
7. Mansa Central – Alfred Mwape
8. Bahati – Kelvin Mukuka
9. Bangweulu – Pious Chileshe
10. Chifunabuli – Bruce Musunga
11. Luapula – Daniel Chisala
12. Chipili – Stephen Mumba
13. Mwense – Stephen Chikota
14. Milenge – Kelvin Chengo
15. Mwansabombwe – Nerbert Siulemba
Council chairpersons/mayors
1. Chienge – Francis Mwanto
2. Chembe – Stephen Sakeni
3. Nchelenge – Daniel Musonda
4. Kawambwa – Joses Kachusha
5. Samfya – Morgan Mwewa
6. Mwansabombwe – Mubanga Bwalya
7. Mwense – Mark Mulwanda
8. Mansa – Alex Chenga
9. Chifunabuli – Bright Chishimba
10. Milenge – Kunda Kunda
11. Chipili – ?
12. Lunga – Shadreck Sela
Parliamentary: Southern Province
1. Mapatizya – Emeldah Munashabantu
2. Moomba – Fred Chaatila (retained)
3. Bweengwa – Michelo Kasauta (retained)
4. Sinazongwe – Gift Sialubalo (retained)
5. Choma Central – Cornelius Mweetwa (retained)
6. Mbabala – Joseph Munsanje
7. Mazabuka Central – Gary Nkombo (retained)
8. Livingstone Central – Rodney Sikumba
9. Katombora – Clement Andeleki
10. Namwala – Moono Mapani
11. Siavonga – Darius Mulunda (retained)
12. Gwembe – Tyson Simuzingili
13. Pemba – Lameck Hamwaata
14. Kalomo Central – Harry Kamboni (retained)
15. Monze Central – Jack Mwiimbu (retained)
16. Chikankata – Jacqueline Sabao
17. Magoye – Mweemba Malambo
18. Dundumwezi – Edgar Sing’ombe (retained)
Council chairpersons/mayors: Southern Province
1. Zimba – Loveness Chigoro Nyirongo
2. Kalomo – Koi Makaya
3. Monze – Powell Mutenguna
4. Pemba – Kingston Handindo
5. Mazabuka – Vincent Lilanda
6. Choma – Javen Simoloka
7. Livingstone – Constance Nalishebo Muleabai
8. Kazungula – Mboozi Tatila
9. Chikankata – Conad Ngoma
10. Siavonga – Given Kwapu
11. Namwala – Moonga Mwiinga
12. Gwembe – Collety Njovu
13. Sinazongwe – Nchimunya Siakole
Parliamentary: Lusaka Province
1. Chirundu – Douglas Syakalima (retained)
2. Kafue – Mirriam Chonya (retained)
3. Rufunsa – Sheal Mulyata (retained)
4. Chilanga – Sipho Hlazo
5. Mwembeshi – Machila Jamba
6. Chongwe – Sylvia Masebo
7. Feira – Joseph Mphuka
8. Kanyama – Mr Monty Chinkuli
9. Lusaka Central – Mulambo Haimbe
10. Mandevu – Aaron Mulope
11. Matero – Tom Michelo
12. Munali – Mike Mposha
13. Chawama – Portipher Tembo
14. Kabwata – Levy Mkandawire
Council chairperson: Lusaka Province
1. Shibuyunji – Adrian Mwanakanyemba
2. Chirundu – Mevias Muchindu
3. Chongwe – Christopher Habeenzu
4. Luangwa – ?
5. Chilanga – Champion Tembo
6. Lusaka – Victor Nyasulu
7. Kafue – Buumba Malambo
8. Rufunsa – Kennedy Mailoni
Parliamentary: Western Province
1. Mitete – Misheck Mutelo (retained)
2. Mwandi – Sibeso Kakoma
3. Shangombo – Mubika Mubika
4. Nalolo – Colonel Siyanga Namenda
5. Senanga – Mr Waluka Mulaliki
6. Nkeyema – Kapelwa Mbangweta (retained)
7. Kalabo – Chinga Miyutu (retained)
8. Liuwa – Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane (retained)
9. Luampa – Makozo Chikote (retained)
10. Sesheke – ?
11. Mongu Central – Dr Oliver Mumbuna Amutike
12. Mangango – Fred Mwene
13. Mulobezi – ?
14. Sikongo – ?
15. Sioma – Mr Kaliye Mandandi
16. Luena – Mubita Anakoka (ADD)
17. Lukulu East – Dr Christopher Kalila (retained)
18. Nalikwanda – Mr K Simunji
19. Kaoma Central – Morgan Sitwala Sitwala (retained)
Council chairpersons/mayors
1. Lukulu – Lyson Malachila
2. Mitete – Martin Lukonga
3. Mwandi – Mike Mwenda
4. Nalolo – Limakazo Kolyokolyo
5. Senanga – Mr Sakwiba Sakwiba
6. Nkeyema – Rayford Chitoti
7. Kalabo – David Nyundu
8. Luampa – Martin Sachiyenge
9. Sesheke –?
10. Shangombo – ?
11. Kaoma – Tauzen Libinga
12. Mulobezi – Kamocha Mizhi
13. Mongu – Mr Nyambe Matakala
14. Limulunga – Joe Masiye
15. Sikongo – Kennedy Simbotwe
16 Sioma – Mr Keba
Parliamentary: Copperbelt Province
1. Nchanga – Derricky Chilundika
2. Masaiti – Shevy Mukabila
3. Kantanshi – Dr Mukwenya Ng’andu
4. Kankoyo – Heartson Mabeta
5. Kamfinsa – Subeta Mutelo
6. Nkana – Mwansa Mulenga
7. Wusakile – Albert Zimba
8. Kwacha – Charles Able Mulenga
9. Chimwemwe – Bornwell Matanda
10. Ndola Central – Frank Tayali
11. Bwana Mkubwa – Brian Phiri
12. Chifubu – Lloyd Lubosha
13. Roan – Joseph Chishala (NDC)
14. Luanshya Central – Simbao Lusale
15. Kalulushi – Mr Chikabala Kaleta
16. Chililabombwe – Paul Kabuswe
17. Mufulira Central – Reagan Kashinga (NDC)
18. Kabushi – Daniel Kanengo
19. Chingola – Chipoka Mulenga (NDC)
20. Lufwanyama – Kenny Siachisumo
21. Mpongwe – Mr Ngowani
22. Kafulafuta – Ignitious Shilangwa Mwansa
Council chairpersons/mayors: Copperbelt Province
1. Chingola – Mr Kangombe
2. Masaiti – Andrew Lumano
3. Kalulushi – Daudi Simama
4. Chililabombwe – Lucky Sichone
5. Mufulira – Tanayeli Kamanga
6. Kitwe – Grace Sampa-Malunga
7. Ndola – Mr Mumba Mwaba
8. Luanshya – Mr Mutanga Sinkala
9. Lufwanyama – Annie Kapandula
10. Mpongwe – Emmanuel Masanga
Parliamentary: Eastern Province
1. Lundazi – Matthews Nyirongo
2. Lumezi- McDonald Phiri
3. Vubwi – Alphonso Phiri
4. Chadiza – Yamikani Phiri
5. Milanzi – Christine Phiri
6. Petauke Central – Samson Phiri
7. Malambo – Peter Phiri
8. Chipangali – Moses Masala
9. Chipata Central – Reuben Mtolo Phiri (MDC)
10. Luangeni – Noel Nkhoma
11. Kasenengwa – Titus Miti
12. Mkaika – Elina Sakala-Muteto
13. Sinda – Levy Ngoma
14. Kapoche – Stephen Miti (MDC)
15. Chasefu – Lufeyo Ngoma
16. Msanzala Margaret Zimba
17. Kaumbwe – Bornface Kondowe
18. Nyimba – Justine Mumba Phembere
Council chairpersons/mayors: Eastern Province
1. Lundazi – Teleman Zulu
2. Lumezi – Jimmy Phiri
3. Vubwi – Given Sakala
4. Chadiza – Richard Zimba
5. Katete – Elijah Mwanza
6. Sinda – David Tembo
7. Petauke – Gayano Chabala
8. Lusangazi – Fred Banda
9. Nyimba – Charles Banda
10. Mambwe – Isaac Zulu
11. Kasenengwa – Reverend Nephas Njovu
12. Chipangali – ?
13. Chipata – Elida Banda
14. Chasefu – Dalitso Ngulube