Leevan Chibombwe

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Leevan Chibombwe
Member of the National Assembly of Zambia for Bahati
Assumed office
12 August 2021
Personal details
NationalityZambian
Political party Patriotic Front
ProfessionElectrical Technician, Politician

Leevan Chibombwe (born 4 March 1978) is a Zambian politician and electrical technician who currently serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bahati constituency, a position he assumed following the 2021 general election. [1]

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Early life

Chibombwe was born on 4 March 1978. He holds a Grade 12 certificate and an Advanced Certificate as an Electrical Technician. He is professionally experienced in electrical installation and maintenance. [2]

Political career

In the 2021 general elections, Chibombwe was elected MP for the Bahati constituency on the Patriotic Front roll. [3]

As a backbench MP, he has served on the Committee on Local Government Accounts and the Committee on Health, Community Development and Social Services. [4] [5]

Chibombwe has also been active in promoting gender equality and youth participation, including encouraging girls from his constituency to pursue football careers, coinciding with the U17 national team trials. [6]

Electoral incident

In February 2025, Chibombwe was arrested in connection with electoral violations during the Kawambwa Central by-election nomination process. He faced charges including acts intended to cause grievous harm, which related to an alleged incident involving a police officer. [7]

References

  1. "Leevan Chibombwe – Parliamentary Profile". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  2. "Leevan Chibombwe – Parliamentary Profile". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  3. "Elected Members of Parliament in the 2021 National Assembly Election". Electoral Commission of Zambia . Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  4. "Membership, Committee on Local Government Accounts". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  5. "Membership, Committee on Health, Community Development and Social Services". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  6. "Bahati MP urges girl child to take up football as a career". News Diggers!. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  7. "Luapula MPs and lawyer arrested in electoral violations case". Lusaka Times. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2025.