Voting underway in by-elections

Polls have opened in three parliamentary by-elections in Chawama, Masaiti and Senga Hill constituencies.

Local government by-elections are also being held in a number of places in the country.

The Masaiti and Senga Hill by-elections came about following the nullification of the elections by the Supreme Court.

In Masaiti the ruling Patriotic Front is fielding Michael Katambo whose election was nullified by the court, while Peter Mumba is the UPND candidate.

In Senga Hill the ruling party is fielding Kapembwa Simbao whose election was also nullified by the courts while Giles Yambayamba is the UPND candidate in a two horse race.

In Chawama which was previously held by President Edgar Lungu before he was elected president, four political parties are contesting the seat.

These are the ruling Patriotic Front, UNIP, UPND and National Revolution party.

The PF is fielding Lawrence Sichalwe,UPND is fielding Charles Kaselwa, UNIP has Biwel Kaluba,the National Revolution party is fielding Martha Mumba with the Fourth Revolution party fielding Benson Silwimba.