FINANCE Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has advised newly elected MPs to seek guidance from long-serving members of parliament, warning that the competition to remain in the House is often “brutal”. Dr Musokotwane explains that competition for parliamentary seats is tough which leads to many MPs serving only one term, urging new members to speak to senior MPs such as Jack Mwiimbu and Ambrose Lufuma to learn how they have managed to stay in Parliament for many years. Giving his Motion of Thanks in Parliament, Wednesday, Dr Musokotwane explained that about one-third of MPs fail to return to Parliament at the end of every term. “Madam Speaker, as I welcome the new members, let me provide some advice. The advice is...

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