Electoral Commission of Zambia
The ECZ, the voters roll, and the running of Zambian elections.
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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…
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The 60-page presidential election petition filed by Linda Kasonde, Brebner Changala and LCK Freedom Foundation
Against the Electoral Commission of Zambia, the Attorney-General and President Hakainde Hichilema. It challenges the validity of the 13 August 2026 presidential election and the declaration of Hichilema as winner. The petitioners’ central argument is that the election was
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ECZ Says Candidates WHO Withdrew after July 6 Will Still Appear on Ballot Papers
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has clarified that candidates who resigned after July 6, 2026, will still have their names printed on ballot papers for the upcoming General Election, even though they are no longer eligible to stand. In a public…
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ECZ Admits Mistake, Releases New Results for Chizela Ward in Mufumbwe
JUST IN: ECZ Admits Mistake, Releases New Results for Chizela Ward in Mufumbwe The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says a mistake was made during the initial announcement for the Chizela Ward councillor position in Mufumbwe, and has since issued updated results. UPND’s Katala Peter…
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Petition filed in Constitutional Court seeking to nullify election of Hicilema as president
Lawyer and human rights advocate, Linda Kasonde, Brebner Changala and the LCK Freedom Foundation have petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking to nullify the August 13 presidential election and declare President Hakainde Hichilema’s election invalid. The three petitioners have cited the Electoral Commission of Zambia, the…
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Brian Mundubile accuses state of moving to block election petition as deadline nears
Opposition leader Brian Mundubile has accused the Zambian government of working to derail his planned Constitutional Court challenge to President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election, with the seven-day window to file the petition closing on Monday, 24 August. The Electoral Commission of Zambia declared Hichilema winner of…
