Voting is going on in Mwense’s Katete Ward by-elections for the councilor seat with a number of people turning up so far.
By 8:00 am at Mwense polling station more than 100 people had casted their votes.
Chienge District Election Officer, Dulani Phiri, said all polling stations opened 06:00 hours.
He added that the counting of ballots is expected to begin at 18:00 hours when all polling stations are closed.
The Ward has 5 polling stations and 5759 registered voters.
Three political parties namely PF, NDC, and UPND are contesting.
The post fell vacant following the death of Harrison Lengwe.