Tasila Lungu
| Tasila Lungu Mwansa | |
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| Tasila Lungu Mwansa in 2025 | |
| Office | Member of the National Assembly of Zambia |
| Term start | August 2021 |
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| Political party | Patriotic Front |
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Tasila Lungu Mwansa (born 10 May 1983) is a Zambian politician and philanthropist. She is a member of the Patriotic Front (PF) and has been serving as the 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 returned to Zambia following her father's election victory in January 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice.[1]
Political career
In 2021, Tasila Lungu contested and won the parliamentary seat for Chawama Constituency under the Patriotic Front. She has served on various parliamentary committees, including the Committee on Legal Affairs, Human Rights and Governance, and the Committee on Transport, Works and Supply.[1]
In March 2025, she announced her intention to re-contest the Chawama seat in the 2026 general elections. She has been an advocate for increased participation of women in leadership roles and has called for better remuneration for local government councillors.[2]
Legal issues
Tasila Lungu has faced legal challenges related to allegations of money laundering. In September 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Court ordered the forfeiture of her farm in Sinda District, valued at over K8 million, citing a significant disparity between the property's value and her declared income.[3]
In January 2025, the Court of Appeal granted a conditional stay of execution on the forfeiture, allowing her to retain possession of the farm pending the outcome of her appeal.[4]
On 11 February 2025, the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) arrested and charged her with money laundering and possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime. The charges pertain to the same farm in Sinda. She was released on police bond and is expected to appear in court as the legal proceedings continue.[5]
Personal life
In 2020, Tasila Lungu married Patrick Mwansa.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tasila Lungu 2021, National Assembly of Zambia.
- ↑ News Diggers. "I’m re-contesting in 2026, says Tasila, as she advocates for higher pay for councillors." 29 March 2025.
- ↑ Zambia Reports. "DEC arrests Tasila on money laundering charges." 11 February 2025.
- ↑ National Prosecution Authority. "Court Of Appeal Grants Conditional Stay Of Forfeiture Order In Tasila Lungu Case." 25 January 2025.
- ↑ News Diggers. "DEC arrests Tasila for money laundering." 12 February 2025.
