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The deployment of poll staff by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) in Chilubi District ahead of the August 13 General Election has reached an advanced stage. The exercise, which began yesterday, is scheduled to be completed today. Chilubi District Electoral Officer…
Government has called on members of the public to uphold peace during elections, stating that continued peace in the country acts as an asset in promoting investor confidence and economic development. Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary, Maambo Haamaundu, says that his…
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has officially opened the 2026 National Election Results Centre in Lusaka situated at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. Speaking during the commissioning of the Centre today, ECZ Chairperson, Mwangala Zaloumis, called for…
Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) Executive Director, Maurice Nyambe, has called on all stakeholders participating in this year’s General Elections to adhere to the provisions of the law. Mr Nyambe says stakeholders should comply with the Electoral Process Act, electoral…
26 Views The Tonse Pamodzi Alliance has raised serious concerns over allegations of already marked voters’ registers in parts of Western Province, just one day before Zambia goes to the polls. Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General Celestine Mukandila on Wednesday cautioned the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), warning the Commission against any conduct that could […]
A joint investigation team comprising defense and security agencies has arrested several suspects in connection with an alleged plan to interfere with Zambia’s electoral system ahead of Thursday’s general election, the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security said Wednesday. In a statement, Permanent Secretary Dickson Matembo said the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation. Among
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema urged residents of Mandevu constituency in Lusaka to vote for the United Party for National Development in Thursday’s general election. Speaking at a meeting in Mandevu, Hichilema thanked residents for attending and pledged continued delivery of roads, schools, clinics and social cash transfers to the area. "We will continue working on ensuring
Zambians are fasting, we’re winning this election — Mundubile assures supporters NRPUP Presidential candidate Brian Mundubile says every Zambian knows that he and Makebi Zulu will win tomorrow’s elections. He says there is no need to go into semantics and calculations to know the outcome of the election. He says he knows many Zambians want […]
BREAKING – NO ONE IS LEAVING, UPND CADRES TELL ECZ STAFF AT THE ACCREDITATION CENTRE Scenes of chaos have been reported at the Mulungushi international Conference Centre, where UPND cadres have threatened to beat up Zambia Police Service officers and officials from the Electoral Commission of Zambia if they are not issued with accreditation cards […]
HOME Affairs Permanent Secretary Dickson Matembo has wondered what government would benefit from killing NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu. Meanwhile, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo has refuted claims by Mundubile that Southern Province was weaponised with police and snipers. On Monday, during a Southern Province virtual rally, Mundubile […]