President Edgar Lungu has told Zambians to brace themselves for news of more defections after the dissolution of parliament.
Mr. Lungu says the defections are normal because Zambians are political nomads in nature.
He says he therefore sees no reason why he should be scandalized for the defections taking place.
Mr. Lungu arrived at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe airport in Ndola at 10:00hours and was received by government and party officials.
He says he is on the Copperbelt to commission a number of developmental projects.