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ECZ lifts suspension on counting and announcement of results

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has lifted the suspension on the counting and announcement of election results with immediate effect. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says the lifting of the suspension will pave the way for the announcement of the first set of results at 22:00 hours this evening. Speaking at the 2026 National Election Results Centre in Lusaka, Ms Zaloumis said the decision follows a review of the security situation. She said the security threat to the electoral process […]

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Police commend zambians for peaceful conduct during elections

The Zambia Police Service has commended members of the public for the peaceful manner in which they conducted themselves during the August 13th General Elections. Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba has also praised police officers and other law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order and securing polling stations, voters and electoral materials. However, Mr Musamba says isolated incidents were recorded in parts of the country, including Lusaka, Kalomo, Kasama, Isoka, Mafinga, Chingola, Mkushi and Kabompo. In Matero, Lusaka, […]

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UPND’s Haimbe Says Early Vote Counting Trends Encouraging for President Hichilema

United Party for National Development (UPND) National Management Committee Member Mulambo Haimbe says early indications from vote counting centres across the country are encouraging for President Hakainde Hichilema. Mr. Haimbe said the trends being reported from tallying centres point to what he described as a strong performance for the President. He said voter turnout has been high in Southern, Western and North-Western Provinces, while the picture in Central Province is favourable, with gains for President Hichilema also being reported in […]

todayAugust 14, 2026 9

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LAZ Questions Nationwide Suspension Of Election Results

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has raised serious concern over the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s decision to suspend the counting and announcement of election results nationwide following reported incidents of violence in some districts. Speaking during a press briefing this afternoon, LAZ President Arnold Kaluba said while the association recognizes the constitutional mandate of the ECZ to administer and supervise elections, the Commission’s powers must be exercised within the confines of the Constitution and the Electoral Process Act, and […]

todayAugust 14, 2026 9

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Opposition Leaders commends all stakeholders for maintaining peace during yesterday’s elections

United Liberal Party — ULP — Leader Sakwiba Sikota has commended all stakeholders for maintaining peace during yesterday’s elections. Mr. Sikota says the largely violence-free polls are a positive development for Zambia and demonstrate the country’s commitment to peaceful democratic participation. He has praised political parties, candidates, voters, electoral officials and security agencies for their role in maintaining peace throughout the voting process. Mr Sikota has urged all stakeholders to continue exercising restraint and uphold peace as the country proceeds […]

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ECZ to review suspension of results announcement within 24 hours

The Electoral Commission of Zambia — ECZ — has suspended the counting and announcement of election results across the country following reports of violence in some districts. In a statement, ECZ chief electoral officer brown kasaro says the violence has targeted polling staff and, in some instances, resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers from ballot boxes. He says the suspension has been effected with immediate effect due to the security situation and continued threats of violence. Mr. kasaro […]

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MISA ZAMBIA RAISES CONCERN OVER MEDIA HARASSMENT, VOTER SECRECY AND ELECTORAL VIOLENCE

MISA Zambia has raised concern over reported cases of voter secrecy violations, harassment of journalists, political interference and violence recorded during the 2026 general election. Speaking during an update on the electoral process, the National Director of MISA Zambia Mr Austin Kayanda said the organisation had received reports of voters being observed while marking their ballots, raising concerns over the secrecy of the vote. Mr Kayanda also cited a reported incident in which five voter cards were allegedly confiscated from […]

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US review of childhood vaccination recommendations impacts vaccine confidence – MQHZ

Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has taken note of the recent decision by the United States administration to review childhood vaccination recommendations, including proposals to reduce the number of routinely recommended vaccines and separate the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. In an interview with 5FM News, MQHZ Executive Director Dr. Quince Mwabu believes that while this is a policy matter for the United States, the debate has wider implications for vaccine confidence and public understanding of immunisation, […]

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Government Says Over K7.3 Million Seized from Three Former government Officials

Government has addressed reports circulating on social media concerning former Zambian diplomat Ambassador Martha Lungu Mwitumwa and Hannah Katontoka, a member of the Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance media team. Speaking during a joint press briefing this afternoon with Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security Permanent Secretary Dickson Matembo dismissed reports that the two women had been abducted, saying they were taken into custody by law enforcement agencies to assist with investigations and […]

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