The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says Muchinga Province is expected to have 8 new constituencies after the delimitation process is concluded.

This came to light during the Electoral Commission of Zambia stakeholder engagement meeting in Mafinga Constituency that saw several stakeholders make their submissions to the delimitation process.

Speaking when addressing stakeholders this morning, Mafinga District Election Officer Joseph Nonde said the delimitation process of electoral boundaries is a vital exercise that promotes a credible electoral process.

And ECZ Corporate Affairs Officer Raphael Phiri has called on stakeholders to sensitise the members of the public on the Delimitation Process.

Meanwhile, stakeholders in Mafinga District have unanimously submitted that the district be divided into two constituencies.

The stakeholders through the Member of Parliament Robert Chabinga, Mafinga Council Chairperson Duncan Kaonga and other Ward Councilors submitted that one constituency should comprise 5 wards while the new constituency will have 8 wards.