The government of Zambia has dispelled rumours circulating on social media suggesting that members of the main opposition party, the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Progress (NRPUP), have been shot by the army.
The Electoral Commission Forum for the SADC Countries and the ECF-SADC Election Observation Mission to Zambia, on behalf of the AU and COMESA, have presented their Preliminary Statement following the 13 August 2026 General Elections.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has lifted the suspension of vote counting after concerns of security and threats to some poll agents.
All was going on well until some candidates declared themselves winners.
In a major milestone ahead of the 13 August general elections, a consignment of over 12 million ballot papers printed in Dubai touched down at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport today under tight security.
Observers for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to the Zambia's presidential, parliamentary and local government general elections undergo a four-day refresher training.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended well-wishes to Zambia for peaceful general elections this August, emphasising that regional stability is vital for Southern African development and integration
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.
