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Electoral Commission of Zambia

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Mwanza Questions Ecz Legal Authority For Mandevu Poll

 The Zambian Civil Liberties Union (ZCLU) says the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has no legal basis for its decision to conduct a fresh parliamentary election in Mandevu Constituency. ZCLU Executive Director Isaac Mwanza stated that no law provides for what must happen when ballots and election materials are destroyed at tallying centres. Mr. Mwanza added that the decision followed an attack at the Mandevu totalling centre during aggregation, which left the Returning Officer unable to declare results. He observed […]

todayAugust 29, 2026 3

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ECZ to Hold Fresh Parliamentary Election in Mandevu

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has resolved to hold a fresh Parliamentary election in Mandevu Constituency of Lusaka District. In a statement, ECZ  Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the decision follows a serious security incident that occurred during the aggregation of National Assembly election results following the August 13, 2026 General Elections. Mr. Kasaro said the Commission received an official report from the Lusaka District Electoral Officer dated August 18, indicating that unknown individuals attacked the Mandevu Constituency […]

todayAugust 28, 2026 6

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HICHILEMA Continues To Leads As Ecz Announces Results From 161 Constituencies

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced consolidated presidential results from 161 of the 226 constituencies. According to the official results announced by the ECZ at the 2026 National Results Centre at Mulungushi International Conference Centre this afternoon, United Party for National Development (UPND) presidential candidate Hakainde Hichilema is leading with 2,057,986 votes. He is followed by National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, who is in second position with 1,190,920 votes. The results […]

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ECZ CLARIFIES KEMBE EAST ERROR AS PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS REACH 135 CONSTITUENCIES

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced consolidated presidential election results from 135 of the 226 constituencies, with UPND candidate Hakainde Hichilema leading the tally. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said Mr Hichilema had secured 1,544,140 votes, while NRPUP candidate Brian Mundubile was in second position with 1,030,662 votes. The Commission said the 135 constituencies had 4,793,053 registered voters, with 2,701,287 votes cast. Of these, 2,623,640 were valid votes, while 77,647 were rejected, representing a 56.36 percent voter turnout. Meanwhile, […]

todayAugust 17, 2026 4

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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 7

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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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ECZ announces changes to the ballot paper arrival schedule

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced a change to the schedule for the arrival of ballot papers for the 2026 General Election. Commission Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga says the first consignment, which was initially expected today, Sunday, 26th July 2026, will now arrive tomorrow morning, Monday, 27th July, through Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Ms. Luhanga says the change follows a revision to the charter flight schedule by the air operator due to an operational adjustment to its […]

todayJuly 26, 2026 5

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Ecz Announces Arrival Schedule For 2026 Election Ballot Papers

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says ballot papers for the 2026 General Election will begin arriving in Lusaka from Dubai on Sunday, 26th July 2026. In a statement, ECZ Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga said the first consignment is expected to arrive at 12:15 hours through Kenneth Kaunda International Airport aboard a chartered aircraft. Ms. Luhanga said a total of six chartered flights will deliver the ballot papers, with one flight arriving each day at 12:15 hours from Sunday, […]

todayJuly 24, 2026 5

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ECZ Says Campaigns Will Continue During National Mourning

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that electoral campaign activities will continue as scheduled following President Hakainde Hichilema’s declaration of a five-day national mourning period in honour of the late former Vice President, Dr. Guy Scott. In a statement, Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the Commission had received public enquiries on whether campaign activities should be suspended during the period of national mourning. Mr. Kasaro clarified that campaign activities do not fall under activities of an entertainment […]

todayJuly 17, 2026 5

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