The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has resolved to engage key institutions and refine electoral processes following a consultative meeting with political parties held on 17th April 2026, as preparations for the general elections intensify.
Among the major resolutions, the Commission will engage the Registrar of Societies over concerns related to the registration of political parties and failure by some to update their office bearers, while also seeking legal clarification from the Office of the Attorney General on the constitutional requirement for presidential candidates to have been ordinarily resident in Zambia.
The Commission further reaffirms that verification of Grade 12 certificates for all candidates will continue to be conducted by the Examinations Council of Zambia through both online and physical platforms.
In a statement ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro says, political parties and independent candidates intending to have their 100 supporters pre-processed in provinces will be required to formally notify the Commission and pay presidential nomination fees by 29th April 2026.
ECZ has also indicated that it will review nomination fees for Members of Parliament, mayors, council chairpersons and councillors, with a final decision expected by 30th April 2026.
Meanwhile, the Commission agreed that future consultative meetings will be strictly by invitation and limited to credible political parties to ensure order and avoid disruptions.
By Victoria Kayeye Yambani
