The Electoral Commission says the commission is looking at reforms for 2026 where presidential election results will be announced on August 17, of that year, four days after the elections.
And Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said the commission has embarked on reforms after noting some loopholes in the current electoral laws.
Speaking during the launch of Electoral Reforms Committee/2026 and Roadmap, at Mulungushi International Conference Center (MICC) yesterday, Zaloumis said after reviewing the 2021 General Elections, the commission noted some gaps hence embarking on the reforms.
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ECZ reforming to announce presidential results on August 17, 2026
The Electoral Commission says the commission is looking at reforms for 2026 where presidential election results will be announced on August 17, of that year, four days after the elections.
And Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said the commission has embarked on reforms after noting some loopholes in the current electoral laws.
Speaking during the launch of Electoral Reforms Committee/2026 and Roadmap, at Mulungushi International Conference Center (MICC) yesterday, Zaloumis said after reviewing the 2021 General Elections, the commission noted some gaps hence embarking on the reforms.
Credit: Daily Revelation
Here we go again!! Loading the dice in favour of UPND.
Unless you give us money from kamono or referd our money
She needs to be very specific about the exact nature of these reforms. Simply specifying a target and not stating HOW that target will be achieved is insulting our intelligence.
This statement does not instill confidence in observers and stakeholders.