UPND member Frank Bwalya says the party cannot be quick to state that it will scoop the Kasama mayoral seat, as the decision lies with the people. Bwalya further argues that it’s not always the case that when one loses a by-election, it’s automatic that they will lose the general election, as the dynamics of the two elections are different. The Kasama mayoral by-election is scheduled for Thursday, January 29, following the death of incumbent mayor Theresa Kolala of the Patriotic Front. Six candidates have successfully filed their nominations, with the ruling UPND fielding Bywell Simposya. In an interview, Sunday, Bwalya said the party was doing its best to win the seat. “It’s normal in politics to lose an election...