Politics
ECZ to introduce presidential campaign timetable to bring order
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia says it will develop an official presidential campaign timetable aimed to promote fairness, orderly conduct, and effective management of campaign
Picture: Kalemba
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia says it will develop an official presidential campaign timetable aimed to promote fairness, orderly conduct, and effective management of campaign activities ahead of the 2026 General Elections.
In a statement issued by ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro, the commission is concerned with the lack of order in the manner in which presidential candidates are conducting their campaigns throughout the country.
Kasaro said presidential candidates will be required to conduct their campaigns strictly in accordance with an official Presidential Campaign Timetable to be developed and administered by the Commission.
“The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has observed with concern that there is a lack of order in the manner in which presidential candidates are conducting their campaigns throughout the country,” he said.
Kasaro said the absence of a coordinated campaign framework has the potential to undermine the orderly management of the electoral process and may become a source of conflict among political parties.
Lakatips
The morning briefing
Zambia’s news, before your first meeting
One email each morning with the headlines that matter, from every newsroom we follow. Free, and one click to stop.
To adress the situation the Commission has resolved that all presidential candidates may proceed with their already scheduled campaign programmes up to Friday, 19th June 2026.
“Thereafter, all presidential candidates will be required to conduct their campaigns strictly in accordance with an official Presidential Campaign Timetable to be developed and administered by the Commission,” he said.
Kasaro said the Commission will convene a meeting with all presidential candidates on Monday, June 22, to develop and agree on the timetable that will guide all presidential campaign activities for the remainder of the campaign period.
“The timetable agreed upon at the meeting will take effect thereafter and will guide all presidential campaign activities for the remainder of the campaign period,” he said.
Kasaro added that individual invitations to each of the 14 presidential candidates will be issued to attend the meeting.
“Each party/candidate will be required to attend the meeting through its presidential candidate, Secretary General, and Election Agent/Chairperson for Elections,” said Kasaro.
The Commission called upon all presidential candidates and political parties to cooperate fully with this initiative in the interest of maintaining order, fairness, and integrity throughout the electoral process.
Source: Kalemba — Read more
More to read
All Politics →
Electoral Commission of Zambia Issues Notice on Presidential Candidate Withdrawal
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has released a public notice confirming the formal withdrawal of a presidential candidate ahead of the polls. According to the notice issued by Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro on today on the 12th of August, 2026…
Civil society calls for radical reforms, overhaul of Electoral Commission after disputed Zambia vote
Civil society organisations have called for an inclusive constitutional and electoral reform process, including the reconstitution of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), to address political tensions following the disputed August 13 general elections. The recommendations were made at a post-election round-table organised by the…
Electoral Commission of Zambia announces date for four key by-elections, 11 ward polls
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, as the date for the Mbala mayoral election, Lumezi and Mandevu parliamentary by-elections and by-elections in 11 wards across the country. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the polls would take place…