The constituency has 145 polling stations across 25 centres as preparations continue for the parliamentary vote.
Key takeaways
- Mandevu’s parliamentary by-election is scheduled for Thursday, 5 November 2026.
- The supplied inspection update lists 145 polling stations across 25 centres.
- Centres inspected include Chazanga Primary School, Chipata Primary School and Bwafwano.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has inspected polling centres in Mandevu Constituency ahead of the parliamentary by-election scheduled for Thursday, 5 November 2026.
According to the inspection update supplied to The Zambian Economist, 145 polling stations have been set up across 25 centres. The visits form part of the commission’s preparations to ensure the premises are ready for polling day.
Which centres were inspected?
Among the centres visited were Chazanga Primary School, which has seven polling stations, Chipata Primary School, with 15, and Bwafwano, with 10.
| Centre | Polling stations |
|---|---|
| Chazanga Primary School | 7 |
| Chipata Primary School | 15 |
| Bwafwano | 10 |
Together, the three centres account for 32 of the constituency’s 145 polling stations. They are part of the wider network of 25 centres, rather than a complete list.
What does the inspection establish?
The visits are a preparatory step. The supplied update does not give a centre-by-centre assessment or identify any repairs required. It therefore does not establish that every centre has already been cleared as ready.
For voters, clear information about the location of their polling station will be useful as the election approaches. Several polling stations can operate within a single centre, as the arrangements at Chipata Primary School illustrate.
When will Mandevu vote?
Polling is scheduled for Thursday, 5 November 2026. The date has also been reported by the Times of Zambia. Voters can consult the Electoral Commission of Zambia for subsequent official notices.
The inspection figures and centre names in this report are drawn from the supplied briefing and have not been independently verified.
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