Elections are never a single day’s event. There are various processes within a five (5) year electoral cycle that are integral prior to the day of voting.

Notice is hereby given to the general public that the Electoral Commission of Zambia has prescribed Tuesday, 12th February, 2019 as the date on which to hold the Parliamentary By-election in Sesheke Constituency of Sesheke District. On the same date, the Commission will also conduct Seven (7) Local Government By-elections in Anoya Zulu Ward of Chililabombwe District, Munyama Ward of Kabwe District, Mkomba Ward of Lundazi District, Chindwale Ward of Katete District, Chinkutila Ward of Chifunabuli District, Nkombwa Ward of Isoka District and Sewe Mungole Ward of Chavuma District.

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is participating in the commemoration of the International Anti-Corruption Day which falls every year on 9th December 2018.

Senior Chief Inyambo Yeta Chairperson of the House of the Chiefs on Thursday 6th December, 2018 paid a courtesy call on Electoral Commission of Zambia Chairperson Hon. Mr. Justice Esau Chulu at the ECZ Headquarters in Lusaka.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the following were the results arising from the Lupososhi Council Chairperson, Mangango Parliamentary and Local Government By-Elections in FIVE (5) Council Wards which took place on Tuesday 20th November, 2018.

The Commission notes that campaigns have generally been peaceful apart from some incidents that were referred to the Conflict Management Committee in Mangango and Solwezi. The Commission wishes to encourage political parties to continue to exercise tolerance across political party lines.

Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Poll Staff trained to undertake electoral duty in the 20th November, 2018 election for Council Chairperson in Lupososhi District have been subjected to the ‘Assessment on the Forms’ Aptitude Test on 17th November, 2018 at Luwingu Secondary School bringing a close to the training of Poll Staff in the District.

Returning Officer for the 20th November, 2018 Polls for Lupososhi District Council Chairperson Mr. Christopher Simusokwe has told political parties in the District to ensure peaceful conduct of elections in the District.

Various stakeholders met today Saturday, 17th November 2018 at the Solwezi Municipal Council Chamber. The meeting was attended by participating political parties, the police and Civil Society.

The training of Poll Staff in Solwezi started today Saturday, 17 November, 2018. One hundred and fifty (150) Poll Staff are being trained in preparation for the Tumvwanganai Ward by-election scheduled for 20th November, 2018.