ECZ ANNOUNCES 70 NEW CONSTITUENCIES

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The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has officially announced the creation of 70 new constituencies, increasing the total number of parliamentary seats from 156 to 226.

Speaking at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, ECZ Chairperson Mrs. Mwangala Zaloumis, SC described the development as a significant milestone in Zambia’s democratic journey, aimed at strengthening inclusivity, improving access to elected representatives, and deepening governance.

The delimitation exercise was conducted in line with the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No.13 of 2025, which mandated the expansion of constituencies. The Mushabati Technical Committee on Constitutional Amendments had earlier recommended the increase after nationwide consultations, noting strong public support for improved service delivery and equitable resource distribution.

Provincial Allocation of New Constituencies:

• Central Province: 8 (Keembe West, Mwomboshi, Bwacha South, Kapiri Mposhi West, Mkushi South, Mumbwa West, Nkundalila, Mwembezhi West)
• Copperbelt Province: 7 (Konkola, Chingola West, Chambishi, Lufwanyama East, Kalalangabo, Mpongwe East, Dag Hammarskjold)
• Eastern Province: 9 (Chadiza East, Chama Central, Chasefu North, Chipangali West, Chipata North, Lumezi South, Lusangazi Central, Malambo West, Nyimba North)
• Luapula Province: 5 (Kalungwishi, Chifunabuli North, Luongo, Mansa East, Mweru)
• Lusaka Province: 6 (Chilanga North, Chongwe West, Kafue East, Makeni, Roma, Lima)
• Muchinga Province: 6 (Chilinda, Nkombwa, Lwitikila, Mafinga South, Mpika South, Mwenzo)
• Northern Province: 6 (Kundabwika, Kasama North, Luwingu Central, Saise, Mpulungu South, Mpanda)
• North-Western Province: 7 (Kabompo West, Lumwana, Mufwashi, Dongwe, Mwinilunga East, Solwezi North, Zambezi Central)
• Southern Province: 9 (Choma South, Itezhi-Tezhi West, Kalomo South, Kazungula North, Maramba, Magoye West, Monze East, Namwala East, Kariba)
• Western Province: 7 (Kalabo South, Luampa West, Lukulu South, Mongu East, Senanga North, Sesheke West, Shangombo North)

With this expansion, Zambia’s ten provinces now have increased representation: Central (23), Copperbelt (29), Eastern (29), Luapula (20), Lusaka (18), Muchinga (14), Northern (19), North-Western (19), Southern (29), and Western (26).