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Thursday, 13 August 2026 is a public holiday under Article 56 of the Constitution. Friday, 14 August is not a holiday. It is a working day.
Former PF cabinet minister Dr Dora Siliya has endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema ahead of Zambia’s August 13 election, citing economic continuity, debt restructuring, mining reform, education and jobs.
President Hakainde Hichilema thanked students from public and private higher learning institutions for gathering at State House, pledged wider education support and asked them to vote for him…
Information Ministry Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana has appealed for peace and adherence to the harmonised campaign schedule, while making unverified allegations that unnamed political actors intend to provoke…
Election Day may create demand for food, water and hot drinks, but young traders must manage uncertain turnout, location rules, food safety and the risk of unsold stock.
ECZ has briefed political parties, candidates and international observers on preparations and key procedures ahead of Zambia’s 13 August election.
A joint 93-member AU-COMESA mission will observe Zambia’s 13 August election across all 10 provinces and issue preliminary findings on 15 August.
DPP president Antonio Mwanza says Zambia’s electoral law focuses on whether a voter’s choice is clear, although voters should still follow ECZ’s official ballot instructions.
