Darious Mumba
Darious Mumba | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly for Chama North | |
| In office 2016–2021 | |
| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 June 1977 Zambia |
| Political party | Patriotic Front (Zambia) |
| Alma mater | University of Greenwich, University of Zambia |
| Profession | Economist, Financial expert |
Darious Mumba (born 12 June 1977) is a Zambian economist, financial expert, and politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Chama North from 2016 to 2021, representing the Patriotic Front (Zambia).
Early life and education
Mumba was born on 12 June 1977 in Zambia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies (Finance) from the University of Greenwich and a Master of Arts in Economic Policy Management from the University of Zambia.[1]
He has also obtained various professional certificates, including qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE-SEC), Harvard University, the World Bank Group, and others.[2]
Political career
Mumba was elected as the Member of Parliament for Chama North in the 2016 general election on the ticket of the Patriotic Front (Zambia).[3]
During his tenure, he served as a backbencher and was a member of the Committee on Media, Information, and Communication Technologies from October 2018 to May 2021.[4]
Constituency work
Mumba advocated for improved infrastructure in Chama North, urging contractors to expedite the Chibale–Chama road project to enhance connectivity for his constituents.[5]
Controversies
In 2011, Mumba's election as Member of Parliament for Chama North was nullified by the High Court due to allegations of electoral malpractice.[6]
References
- ^ "Darious Mumba". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "Darious Mumba Profile". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "Darious Mumba". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "Committee Memberships". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "Chama North MP urges contractor to expedite road works". ZNBC Today. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "Zambian court nullifies parliamentary election result". AllAfrica. 3 April 2012. Retrieved 2025-08-05.