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.
Support for the various political parties and presidential candidates has been fluctuating in past elections.
In 2014, Swapo won with 86%, while the closest opposition contender managed 9%.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has announced its final list of presidential candidates for the upcoming elections, excluding all three independent candidates who failed to meet the necessary electoral requirements.
