Zambia: November 5 By-Election Ballot Papers Not Yet In, ECZ Says

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 31, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: November 5 By-Election Ballot Papers Not Yet In, ECZ Says

The headline says ballot papers for Zambia’s November 5 by-election have not yet arrived, according to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). The supplied text provides no further details about the election or the reason for the delay.

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