DUSTY roads, crowded classrooms shaped me, but never defined my limits, says a UPND parliamentary aspirant for Livingstone Central Constituency Dillon Mayangwa.
Born in Livingstone and grew up in Maramba’s Mbita residential area, Mayangwa a crop scientist, has described himself as a voice of hope driven by purpose.
“I was born in 1984 here in Livingstone in ME’s Mbita area, and did my primary school education at Namatama and later went to Mumbwa High School, thereafter I went to Mulungushi University where I did Agricultural Science, I am a crop scientist, and soon after graduation I was employed by the university as Farm Manager. I only worked for Mulungushi University for six years and decided to start my own business. I am a farmer, game rancher, agro-dealer, I am also into mining, and hospitality industry. I managed the Hook, and La bonge in Lusaka,” Mayangwa said.
He added that he is not new to the UPND or Zambian politics, having been Livingstone’s Namatama Ward Youths Chairperson in 2006.
Mayangwa says he has decided to contest the Livingstone Central Parliamentary seat in order to help drive President Hakainde Hichilema’s agenda.
“President Hichilema has done a lot and needs people who can assist him drive his narrative, and make Livingstone a true tourism capital,” he said.
He praised President Hichilema for the enhanced CDF and the school feeding programme.
“If only programmes like school feeding came during our time, because for us we used to eat lemons for lunch. I believe real change begins with those who understand the struggles firsthand the need for better schools, improved healthcare, reliable infrastructure, and meaningful opportunities for our youth.
I bring more than ambition. I carry the dreams of the community that raised me,” Mayangwa said
He added: “I see the possibilities.
With determination and a clear vision, I am ready to be your representative to lobby for development, attract investment, and help mend the broken promises of the past. I come as your partner, your advocate, and your leader committed to a community that has felt neglected and now deserves reassurance and progress. Leadership is not about power it is about giving back. It is not about talking, it is about listening. It is not about showing off, it is about lifting others. Together, we can transform our hometown into a place we are all proud to call home Livingstone , it can be done. It is possible, but it starts with belief.”
