Robert Chabinga

Robert Chabinga
Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of Zambia
In office
1 November 2023 – 15 May 2026
Preceded byBrian Mundubile
Member of the National Assembly of Zambia for Mafinga
In office
12 August 2021 – 15 May 2026
Preceded byJacob Siwale
Personal details
Born (1981-01-01) 1 January 1981 (age 45)
PartyPatriotic Front

Robert M. Chabinga (born 1 January 1981) is a Zambian politician from the Patriotic Front (PF). He was the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of Zambia from November 2023 to May 2026.

Political career

Chabinga stood as the Patriotic Front candidate for parliament in Mafinga constituency at the 2021 general election and he was elected. In 2023, he was appointed Leader of the Opposition by the Patriotic Front administration. In 2024, he was recognized as the Distinctive Visionary Leader of the Year at the Global Leadership Forum.

Ahead of the 2026 general election, Mafinga constituency was split into Mafinga North and Mafinga South and Chabinga selected Mafinga South as the constituency to contest in. He was the United Party for National Development candidate in Mafinga South at the 2026 general election in August 2026 and Faith Munthali of the Citizens First party won the parliamentary seat ahead of him.

References

  1. 1 2 "Robert M Chabinga | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
  2. ↑ "Robert Chabinga remains PF president rules Court - Mwebantu". mwebantu.com. 2026-03-28. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
  3. ↑ "Chabinga's leader of Opposition appointment acknowledged - Zambian Eye". Zambian Eye - Breaking News and Current Affairs. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
  4. ↑ "HON. ROBERT CHABINGA WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD - The Zambian Observer". Zambian Observer. 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
  5. ↑ zamobserver (2026-05-28). "ROBERT CHABINGA (UPND) AND FAITH MUNTHALI (CF) IN A TIGHT RACE IN MAFINGA - The Zambian Observer". Retrieved 2026-08-14.
  6. ↑ zamobserver (2026-09-08). "The list of Members of Parliament sworn in today at the National Assembly below. - The Zambian Observer". Retrieved 2026-09-11.

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