Zambia: The European Union has recognized the announcement by the Electoral Commission of Zambia regarding the results of the general elections held on 13 August, which resulted in the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema. The EU’s acknowledgme…
Zambian Authorities Urged to Investigate Former Minister’s Shooting Amid Post-Election Tensions
Lusaka: The reported killing of former minister Mutotwe Kafwaya has raised serious concerns in Zambia. His death, occurring against a backdrop of alleged arbitrary arrests and detentions of opposition members during the recent electoral period, has pr…
Transparency Now Key as Democratic Expectations Tested in Zambia’s Competitive but Uneven Election Playing Field
Lusaka: The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Zambia today presented its Preliminary Statement on the 13 August 2026 general elections. Critical stages of the electoral process, including the tabulation of results, are still ongo…
Zambia Resumes Vote Count After Pause Over Violence
Lusaka: Zambia resumed vote counting Friday after a nationwide suspension over alleged attacks on polling staff and stolen marked ballot papers. The halt came a day after presidential and parliamentary elections, with opposition leader Brian Mundubile…
Transparency Now Key as Democratic Expectations Tested in Competitive but Uneven Playing Field
Lusaka: The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Zambia today presented its Preliminary Statement on the 13 August 2026 general elections. Critical stages of the electoral process, including the tabulation of results, are still ongo…