SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has reserved a ruling regarding Chawama PF member of parliament Tasila Lungu Mwansa’s continued absence from the House. This was after Zambezi East UPND MP Brian Kambita rose on a Point of Order, questioning whether the House was in order to allow Tasila to continue serving as a member of parliament when she has no intention of returning to the country. He cited Standing Order Number 23 on “Failure to Attend Sittings” which states: (1) If, during a Session, a Member is absent for four or more consecutive Sittings of the Assembly without permission, in writing, from the Government Chief Whip or the Speaker, the matter shall stand referred to the Committee on...

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