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{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| name = Tasila Lungu Mwansa | | name = Tasila Lungu Mwansa | ||
| image = | | image = Tasila Lungu.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| office = Member of the National Assembly of Zambia | | office = Member of the National Assembly of Zambia | ||
| constituency = Chawama | | constituency = [[Chawama]] | ||
| term_start = August 2021 | | term_start = August 2021 | ||
| party = Patriotic Front | | party = [[Patriotic Front]] | ||
| birth_name = Tasila Lungu | | birth_name = Tasila Lungu | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|5|10}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|5|10}} | ||
| birth_place = Zambia | | birth_place = Zambia | ||
| spouse = Patrick Mwansa | | spouse = Patrick Mwansa | ||
| profession = Politician, Community Advocate | | profession = [[Politician]], Community Advocate | ||
| alma_mater = Immaculata University (BA), Saint Joseph’s University (MS) | | alma_mater = Immaculata University (BA), Saint Joseph’s University (MS) | ||
| parents = [[Edgar Lungu]] (father), [[Esther Lungu]] (mother) | | parents = [[Edgar Lungu]] (father), [[Esther Lungu]] (mother) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Tasila Lungu Mwansa''' (born 10 May 1983) is a Zambian politician, human rights advocate | '''Tasila Lungu Mwansa''' (born 10 May 1983) is a Zambian politician, human rights advocate and [[Member of Parliament]] for Chawama Constituency since 2021. She is the daughter of former Zambian President [[Edgar Lungu]] and former First Lady [[Esther Lungu]]. | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Tasila Lungu was born on 10 May 1983. At the age of 12, she and her mother moved to the United States. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Immaculata University and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Joseph’s University. She is also a member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Graduate Honor Society and Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society for Criminal Justice. | Tasila Lungu was born on 10 May 1983. At the age of 12, she and her mother moved to the United States. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Immaculata University and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Joseph’s University. She is also a member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Graduate Honor Society and Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society for Criminal Justice. | ||
She later earned a certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the University of Pennsylvania to support her work with immigrant communities in the United States. | She later earned a certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the University of Pennsylvania to support her work with immigrant communities in the United States. | ||
==Professional career== | ==Professional career== | ||
In 2005, Tasila worked as a community advocate (community lawyer) in the United States, focusing on the rights of the disabled. She promoted workplace policies among businesses, corporations | In 2005, Tasila worked as a community advocate (community lawyer) in the United States, focusing on the rights of the disabled. She promoted workplace policies among businesses, corporations and government agencies that encouraged the hiring and retention of disabled individuals. | ||
She also served as a consumer advocate, holding companies accountable for failure to meet standards or provide promised goods and services. | She also served as a consumer advocate, holding companies accountable for failure to meet standards or provide promised goods and services. | ||
==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
Tasila Lungu returned to Zambia after her father’s election victory in 2015. In 2021, she successfully contested the Chawama Constituency seat under the Patriotic Front (PF). She has served on several parliamentary committees including the Committee on Legal Affairs, Human Rights and Governance, and the Committee on Transport, Works and Supply.<ref name="parliament">[https://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/9157 Tasila Lungu 2021], National Assembly of Zambia.</ref> | Tasila Lungu returned to Zambia after her father’s election victory in 2015. In 2021, she successfully contested the Chawama Constituency seat under the [[Patriotic Front]] (PF). She has served on several parliamentary committees including the Committee on Legal Affairs, Human Rights and Governance, and the Committee on Transport, Works and Supply.<ref name="parliament">[https://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/9157 Tasila Lungu 2021], National Assembly of Zambia.</ref> | ||
In 2025, she announced her intention to run for re-election in 2026. Prior to that, she had also applied to stand as the PF candidate for Nkoloma Ward in Chawama, a seat previously held by Lawrence Sichalwe. | In 2025, she announced her intention to run for re-election in 2026. Prior to that, she had also applied to stand as the PF candidate for [[Nkoloma Ward]] in Chawama, a seat previously held by [[Lawrence Sichalwe]]. | ||
==Legal issues== | ==Legal issues== | ||
In September 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Court ordered the forfeiture of her farm in Sinda District valued at over K8 million, citing unexplained wealth. | In September 2024, the [[Economic and Financial Crimes Court]] ordered the forfeiture of her farm in Sinda District valued at over K8 million, citing unexplained wealth. | ||
In January 2025, the Court of Appeal granted her a conditional stay of execution on the forfeiture, pending the outcome of her appeal.<ref>''National Prosecution Authority''. "Court Of Appeal Grants Conditional Stay Of Forfeiture Order In Tasila Lungu Case." 25 January 2025.</ref> | In January 2025, the [[Court of Appeal]] granted her a conditional stay of execution on the forfeiture, pending the outcome of her appeal.<ref>''National Prosecution Authority''. "Court Of Appeal Grants Conditional Stay Of Forfeiture Order In Tasila Lungu Case." 25 January 2025.</ref> | ||
She was arrested and charged with money laundering and possession of suspected proceeds of crime on 11 February 2025 by the Drug Enforcement Commission. She was released on bond pending trial.<ref> | She was arrested and charged with money laundering and possession of suspected proceeds of crime on 11 February 2025 by the [[Drug Enforcement Commission]]. She was released on bond pending trial.<ref>[https://zambiareports.news/2025/02/11/dec-arrests-tasila-on-money-laundering-charges DEC arrests Tasila on money laundering charges], Zambia Reports, 11 February 2025.</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Tasila | In 2020, Tasila married Patrick Mwansa. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Edgar Lungu]] | * [[Edgar Lungu]] | ||
* [[Esther Lungu]] | * [[Esther Lungu]] | ||
* [[Patriotic Front | * [[Patriotic Front]] | ||
* [[Chawama | * [[Chawama]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 04:08, 6 June 2025
| Tasila Lungu Mwansa | |
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| Office | Member of the National Assembly of Zambia |
| Term start | August 2021 |
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| Nationality | |
| Political party | Patriotic Front |
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Tasila Lungu Mwansa (born 10 May 1983) is a Zambian politician, human rights advocate and Member of Parliament for Chawama Constituency since 2021. She is the daughter of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu and former First Lady Esther Lungu.
Early life and education
Tasila Lungu was born on 10 May 1983. At the age of 12, she and her mother moved to the United States. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Immaculata University and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Joseph’s University. She is also a member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Graduate Honor Society and Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society for Criminal Justice.
She later earned a certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the University of Pennsylvania to support her work with immigrant communities in the United States.
Professional career
In 2005, Tasila worked as a community advocate (community lawyer) in the United States, focusing on the rights of the disabled. She promoted workplace policies among businesses, corporations and government agencies that encouraged the hiring and retention of disabled individuals.
She also served as a consumer advocate, holding companies accountable for failure to meet standards or provide promised goods and services.
Political career
Tasila Lungu returned to Zambia after her father’s election victory in 2015. In 2021, she successfully contested the Chawama Constituency seat under the Patriotic Front (PF). She has served on several parliamentary committees including the Committee on Legal Affairs, Human Rights and Governance, and the Committee on Transport, Works and Supply.[1]
In 2025, she announced her intention to run for re-election in 2026. Prior to that, she had also applied to stand as the PF candidate for Nkoloma Ward in Chawama, a seat previously held by Lawrence Sichalwe.
Legal issues
In September 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Court ordered the forfeiture of her farm in Sinda District valued at over K8 million, citing unexplained wealth.
In January 2025, the Court of Appeal granted her a conditional stay of execution on the forfeiture, pending the outcome of her appeal.[2]
She was arrested and charged with money laundering and possession of suspected proceeds of crime on 11 February 2025 by the Drug Enforcement Commission. She was released on bond pending trial.[3]
Personal life
In 2020, Tasila married Patrick Mwansa.
See also
References
- ↑ Tasila Lungu 2021, National Assembly of Zambia.
- ↑ National Prosecution Authority. "Court Of Appeal Grants Conditional Stay Of Forfeiture Order In Tasila Lungu Case." 25 January 2025.
- ↑ DEC arrests Tasila on money laundering charges, Zambia Reports, 11 February 2025.
