ECZ defends PR seat redistribution, cites seven-day party-list rule
ECZ says vacant PR seats were redistributed under electoral law after a party missed its list deadline. We examine the rule and the records needed to check its application.
Tag: Zambia elections 2026
National Assembly Sets 17 September Deadline for ECZ to Name Proportional Representation MPs
Parliament has asked the ECZ to submit its Mixed Member Proportional Representation MP names by 17 September, as a capacity building workshop highlights the five seats reserved for Persons with…
Hichilema’s Second Inauguration: Zambia Now Waits for the Cabinet That Will Define His Final Term
As Hakainde Hichilema prepares to take the oath for a second term, attention turns from Tuesday’s ceremony to the cabinet that must tackle debt, energy, mining, jobs and public trust.
Zambia Declares Tuesday, 1 September a Public Holiday for Hichilema’s Inauguration
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 has been declared a public holiday for the swearing-in of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema and the Vice-President-elect at National Heroes Stadium.
National Heroes Stadium Nears Readiness for Hichilema’s Second Inauguration as Kangwa Inspects Venue
Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa, chair of the inauguration committee, says preparations at National Heroes Stadium are going to plan ahead of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema's swearing-in next Tuesday. Here…
Mandevu to Vote Again: ECZ Sets Fresh Parliamentary Election for 24 September After Totalling Centre Attack
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has scheduled a fresh parliamentary election in Mandevu for 24 September 2026, after the attack on the constituency totalling centre and theft of election materials…
The Campaign Is Over. It Is Time to Work.
Hon. Sunday Chanda calls on Zambia to leave campaign mode behind, unite after the 2026 election and focus on delivery across roads, health, farming, jobs and public institutions.
Litunga, Senior Chief Mweemba Congratulate Hichilema on Re-Election
The Litunga and Senior Chief Mweemba of Sinazongwe have congratulated President Hichilema on his re-election, with the Barotse Royal Establishment listing palaces, boarding schools and tertiary education among the region's…
Shira Katunya Shillah Becomes Mazabuka Central Ward Councillor
ZamRus Southern Province coordinator Shira Katunya has become Mazabuka Central Ward councillor after going unopposed in Zambia’s 2026 local government elections.
Four Opposition Presidential Candidates Concede and Congratulate Hichilema
Four opposition presidential candidates have conceded defeat and congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema, with OPP's Brian Mushimba saying Zambians have spoken.