| Office 2 | Mayor of Chipata District |
|---|---|
| 1blankname 2 | Mayor |
| Term start 2 | 13 August 2021 |
| Predecessor 2 | Alex Tembo |
| Party | Independent (2021 - 2026) UPND (2026 - present) |
| Birth date | January 18, 1994 (age 32) |
| Birth place | Chipata, Zambia |
George Mwanza (born 18 January 1994) is a Zambian politician and the current Mayor of the city of Chipata. He was elected to the position in August 2021, becoming the youngest Zambian elected to the position of mayor since Independence in 1964.[1][2][3]
Early life
Mwanza was born in 1994 in Chipata, Eastern Province. He attended Chizongwe Technical High School.[4]
In 2023, Mwanza survived a road accident during a visit to Petauke.[5][6]
Politics
During the August 2021 elections in Zambia, Mwanza was elected as Mayor of Chipata District, the capital of Zambia's Eastern Province. He was elected on an independent ticket.[7][8]
Mwanza is also a member of the Young Elected Officials of Africa Network where in October 2022, he was elected Vice-President for Southern Africa.[9]
In March 2026, Mwanza confirmed that he plans to contest for the position of Chipata Central member of Parliament at the 2026 general election to happen in August that year.[10] On 26 March 2026, Mwanza joined the United Party for National Development and therefore was no-longer an independent politician.[11][12][13]
References
- ^ https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/05/05/government-committed-to-universal-health-coverage/ Government committed to universal health coverage - Mwanza - Lusaka Times
- ^ "A young mayor ignites a city and youthful dreams". The Independent Uganda. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ Jones, Amelia (2024-02-07). "Chipata Mayor applauds readiness for School Reopening from feb". News Invasion 24. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Chipata City Council – CCC Official Site". www.chipatacouncil.gov.zm. Archived 2024-05-19 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Zambia : Chipata Mayor George Mwanza evacuated to UTH for specialist treatment". Lusaka Times. 2023-01-14. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "PETAUKE ACCIDENT CLAIMS ONE LIFE, LEAVES CHIPATA MAYOR NURSING INJURIES - Diamond Media". 2023-01-13. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ Gaelle (2023-06-30). "George Mwanza: The Vocal and Competent Young Mayor of Chipata - UCLGA". Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Zambia's Youngest Mayor Encourages Youth in Politics". www.voaafrica.com. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "George Mwanza"
- ^ zamobserver (2026-03-18). "CHIPATA MAYOR GEORGE MWANZA TO CONTEST THE CHIPATA CENTRAL SEAT - The Zambian Observer". Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ^ Jere, Shadreck. "Roan MP, Kitwe and Chipata mayors defect to UPND". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
- ^ zamobserver (2026-03-27). "5 MAYORS, 20 COUNCILLORS DEFECT TO UPND - The Zambian Observer". Retrieved 2026-03-27.
- ^ zamobserver (2026-03-26). "Chipata, Kitwe Mayors Defect to UPND as Ruling Party Gains Local Ground - The Zambian Observer". Retrieved 2026-03-27.