Electoral Commission of Zambia
The ECZ, the voters roll, and the running of Zambian elections.
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Politics
ECZ Sets November 5 for Mbala, Lumezi and Mandevu by-Elections
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has set Thursday, 5th November 2026 as the date for...
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Politics
Redistribution of Pr Seats was Done in Accordance with the Law ECZ
Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says the redistribution of proportional representation (PR)...
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Politics
Local Gov. Elections Tribunal Orders ECZ to Produce Documents Sought by Kibombwe
The Local Government Elections Tribunal has ordered the Electoral Commission of Zambia-ECZ to produce documents...
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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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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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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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ECZ Begins Process to Allocate 40 Proportional Representation Seats
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has begun the process of allocating the 40 new Proportional Representation seats in the National Assembly. The Commission yesterday held an orientation meeting with the two qualifying political parties, the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity and the United…
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Redistribution of Pr Seats was Done in Accordance with the Law – ECZ
Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says the redistribution of proportional representation (PR) seats was done in accordance with the law and did not amount to political manipulation or collusion. Mrs Zaloumis says the Electoral Process Act No. 12 of 2026 provides a…
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ECZ Sets November 5 for Mbala, Lumezi and Mandevu by-Elections
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has set Thursday, 5th November 2026 as the date for the Mbala Mayoral, Lumezi Parliamentary and Mandevu Parliamentary by-elections. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro says polls will also be held in 11 wards across Luapula, Muchinga, North Western, Western…
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Institute questions legal basis of ECZ’s Mandevu fresh poll, warns of damage to public trust
Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre has questioned the legal basis of the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s decision to hold fresh Parliamentary elections in Mandevu Constituency without first announcing results already in its possession. Institute Executive Director, Solomon Ngoma, warned that the Commission’s move could…
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ECZ sets Nov 5 for by-elections in Mandevu, others
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has scheduled Thursday, November 5, 2026, for crucial by-elections in the Mandevu and Lumezi parliamentary constituencies, alongside 12 local government seats across five provinces. Nominations are set for October 8, with campaigns commencing October 10.
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Politics
Paul Kabuswe Seeks Fresh Election
Former Mines Minister and UPND parliamentary candidate for Chililabombwe, Paul Kabuswe, wants the High Court to nullify Nsofwa Lupele’s election as Member of Parliament for Chililabombwe Constituency and order a fresh election. Mr. Kabuswe, who has petitioned Mr. Lupele and the Electoral Commission of Zambia…
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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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Crime & Courts
Police Recover Stolen ECZ Laptop in Mandevu
Police have recovered a laptop belonging to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) that was stolen from a Mandevu Constituency tallying centre during the election period. Police Deputy Inspector Fred Hamamba says officers, with the help of members of the public, trailed the suspects, leading…
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Crime & Courts
Tayengwa Fails to Testify in Kabwata Election Petition
Kabwata parliamentary election petitioner Andrew Tayengwa has failed to testify before the Lusaka High Court after reporting a severe headache, forcing the court to adjourn his election petition against Kabwata Member of Parliament Danny Yenga and the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to October 13…
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Only Nrpup to File Fresh Nomination in Lumezi
The Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ will tomorrow wait for the fresh nomination of National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity NRPUP in the Lumezi North Parliamentary election after its candidate Clement Mwale died before the poll day. The nominations of two other candidates namely…
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Only Nrpup to File Fresh Nomination in Lumezi
The Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ will tomorrow wait for the fresh nomination of National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity NRPUP in the Lumezi North Parliamentary election after its candidate Clement Mwale died before the poll day. The nominations of two other candidates namely…
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Africa & World
Guinea-Bissau votes to expand presidential powers
Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved constitutional reforms that significantly strengthen presidential powers ahead of general elections scheduled for December. Provisional results from the electoral commission showed that 70 percent of voters backed the proposed changes, while 30 percent rejected them. Turnout was reported at nearly…
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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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Politics
We are Not Participating in by-Elections-Nrpup
The National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) will not participate in the by-elections, citing financial constraints and internal wrangles in the party. NRPUP Secretary General Nonde Mubanga has told Diamond News in an interview that the party has written to the Electoral Commission…
