Electoral Commission of Zambia announces date for four key by-elections, 11 ward polls

Kasaro said the by-elections in Mbala, Lumezi and the 11 wards had arisen as a result of the deaths of nominated and elected candidates, uncontested elections during the recently concluded general election and the nullification of nominations by the Local Government Elections Tribunal.

He said the Mandevu parliamentary by-election had been necessitated by a vacancy that had continued to subsist following the dissolution of Parliament and the inconclusive election held on Aug. 13, 2026.

“The Commission has set non-refundable nomination fees for candidates, with National Assembly and Mayoral candidates paying K17,000 for males, K14,000 for females, K10,500 for youth and K10,000 for persons with disabilities,” Kasaro said.

He said only five senior officials of any participating political party or candidate with ECZ accreditation would be allowed to accompany aspiring candidates into the Nomination Centre during the filing of nominations.

Kasaro said the rest of the supporters should remain outside the 400-metre perimeter from the Nomination Centre in accordance with the law, with no more than two representatives per party or candidate allowed to witness the counting of votes at polling stations.

“The Commission will issue further guidance to candidates in the affected districts, constituencies and wards regarding the nomination process, and advised those seeking clarification to contact the Corporate Affairs Department or District Electoral Officers,” he said.

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