The burial of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu remains uncertain, despite the South African Supreme Court of Appeal's judgement favouring the family over the government.

At least 14 presidential candidates out of the initial 27 that paid a N$100,000 equivalent nomination fee have made it to the final ballot list for the August general elections in Zambia.

Of the 14, all are male except for Given Katuta, who is standing as an independent presidential candidate.

At least 14 presidential candidates, out of the initial 27 who paid the equivalent of approximately N$100,000 nomination fee, have made it onto the final ballot list for Zambia’s August general elections.

With only about a month before general elections, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema on Sunday made a pledge of lowering the cost of living, among others.

General elections are underway in Malawi, with over seven million registered voters electing their next president, members of parliament and ward councillors.

Civic and voter education is needed to reduce voter apathy among the youth in the upcoming general elections in November.

This is according to the speakers at a civic education workshop in Walvis Bay, who expressed concern over young people lacking interest.

The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) plans on making a strong comeback in the 2024 general elections.

Its president, Kandy Nehova, announced that the RDP will be returning to the polls, expressing the party's commitment to contributing to Namibia's future. 

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), has already started preparing for the upcoming general elections.

Namibians will go to the polls in 2024 to elect a President and members of the National Assembly.