Electoral Commission of Zambia
The ECZ, the voters roll, and the running of Zambian elections.
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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…
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Africa & World
No Degree Needed: Kenya’s electoral commission Confirms Candidates Can Run For President, Governor And MP In 2027
KENYA: No Degree Needed: IEBC Confirms Candidates Can Run For President, Governor And MP In 2027 Kenya’s electoral commission says candidates will not need a university degree to run for president, governor, or parliament in the 2027 election. Speaking to local media, IEBC Commissioner Ann…
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Politics
Police Recover Stolen ECZ Laptop
Police have recovered a laptop belonging to the Electoral Commission of Zambia...
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Politics
Mundubile Demands Clarity on Ballot Marking, Faster Results
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has challenged the Electoral Commission of Zambia to immediately clarify its guidance on ballot marking, arguing that last-minute changes could confuse voters and undermine confidence in the electoral process. Mr Mundubile says the Commission…
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Politics
ECZ Sets Two Result Announcements for Today
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) last night resumed the announcement of presidential election results following the lifting of the suspension of the counting and announcement process. The Commission says results from Feira, Chisamba, Dongwe and Kundabwika constituencies have so far been announced, with incoming…
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Politics
ECZ Dismisses Election Rigging Claims, Reaffirms Commitment to Credible Polls
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has dismissed as false and misleading allegations circulating on social media, claiming that Commissioner McDonald Chipenzi is training individuals to rig the 2026 General Election. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission said the claims…
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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
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Politics
ECZ warns against disinformation ahead of Thursday polls
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has called on civil society organisations, faith-based organisations and election monitors to guard against spreading misinformation and disinformation as the country heads to the elections on Thursday this week. Mwaanga Zaloumis, the ECZ Chairperson says false…
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Politics
ECZ Indefinitely Suspends Nrpup Campaign Activities in Kaputa Constituency
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has indefinitely suspended all campaign activities for the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) in Kaputa Constituency, following an incident of political violence that claimed the life of a member of another political party…
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Politics
NGO tells ECZ to ensure polls are free, fair, credible
THE Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum Zambia (CSEIFZ) has called for free, fair and credible elections, urging the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to clearly communicate to voters that ballots should be marked using the standard cross. CSEIFZ says clear guidance on…
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Politics
Lawyer Malisa Batakati Urges Action on Political Violence
Lusaka lawyer Mehluli Malisa Batakati has urged the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the Zambia Police Service to take decisive action against the reported cases of political violence ahead of the August 13, 2026 General Election. Mr. Batakati described the reports as deeply concerning…
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Crime & Courts
Police Recover Stolen ECZ Laptop in Mandevu Following Post-Election Investigations
Have successfully recovered a laptop belonging to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) that was stolen following the August 13 election in Mandevu Constituency. Deputy Inspector General of Police – Operations Fred Hamaamba announced the recovery during a briefing, noting that while the elections
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Politics
Linda Kasonde, Two Others Challenge August 13 Presidential Election
Former Law Association of Zambia President Linda Kasonde and two others have filed a petition challenging the August 13, 2026 presidential election in which President Hakainde Hichilema was declared winner by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). The other petitioners are governance activist Brebner Changala…
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Politics
Linda Kasonde, Two Others Challenge August 13 Presidential Election
Former Law Association of Zambia President Linda Kasonde and two others have written a petition challenging the August 13, 2026 presidential election, in which President Hakainde Hichilema was declared the winner by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). The other petitioners are governance activist Brebner…
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Crime & Courts
79 Cyber crime suspects targeted to attack government systems including ECZ – DEC
DEC Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) investigations into 79 people recently apprehended in Lusaka, has revealed that suspects operated a clandestine digital laboratory to compromise the security, integrity and availability of strategic Government information systems. The systems targeted include those linked to the Electoral
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Politics
Final Run | 192 of 226 Constituencies Declared | Elections 2026 Update
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, we are LIVE from the National Results Centre at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, where the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is announcing the next set of Presidential election results. Let us know where in the world you are watching…
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Politics
Final Run | 192 of 226 Constituencies Declared | Elections 2026 Update
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, we are LIVE from the National Results Centre at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, where the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is announcing the next set of Presidential election results. Let us know where in the world you are watching…
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Politics
Elections 2026 Update | Ecz Announces Next Set of Presidential Results
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, we are LIVE from the National Results Centre at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, where the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is announcing the next set of Presidential election results. Let us know where in the world you are watching…
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Politics
Elections 2026 Update | Ecz Announces Next Set of Presidential Results
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, we are LIVE from the National Results Centre at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, where the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is announcing the next set of Presidential election results. Let us know where in the world you are watching…
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Politics
My victory, and that of Brian Mundubile have been stolen in Matero – Salubusa
TONSE Alliance aspiring Matero Member of Parliament Patrick Salubusa has alleged that the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has stolen his victory and that of party president Brian Mundubile through discrepancies in the results being presented at the totalling centre. Speaking during…
