The DPP Vice President for the South, Honourable Joseph Mwanamvekha has expressed worries over failure by many ministers to attend the proceedings since the opening of the 5th meeting of the National Assembly in this 50th session of Parliament.

This comes after noting that the Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale is not in the house to respond to questions from members and has delegated Richard Chimwendo to represent him.

Honourable Mwanamvekha stood on a point of order and argues that certain issues need the physical presence of the ministers.

The speaker of Parliament has therefore asked the leader of the house to ensure this concern is addressed.