AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoElection Logistics: The Electoral Commission of Zambia says the first batch of ballot papers for the 13 August general election will arrive in Lusaka on 26 July from Dubai, with verification starting 27 July at the ECZ Silverest Warehouse and party, civil society and media observers invited. Campaign Tensions: Opposition figures report alleged attacks on campaign teams on the Copperbelt, with NRPUP condemning a violent incident at Shelbourne Hotel and calling for an end to political violence ahead of polling day. ECZ Warnings: ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro cautioned that violence could scare voters away and undermine confidence, saying the commission has intervened in hotspots and introduced a presidential timetable to reduce clashes. Inclusive Voting: ECZ opened a Lusaka workshop on inclusive electoral participation for persons with disabilities, stressing equal rights to register, access information and vote independently under the updated electoral framework. WAFCON Spotlight: Zambia’s ZNBC is among broadcasters set to air WAFCON 2026 in Morocco as the tournament kicks off this weekend, with Zambia and other contenders chasing World Cup qualification spots. Health & Research: JICA, Noguchi and WHO-backed training boosted infectious disease lab capacity for African health professionals, including Zambia.
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