THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has condemned the incidences of electoral violence recorded in Kapanda and Itala Wards of Kasama and Lunga Districts, respectively. By-elections in the said wards are slated for January 20, 2023. In a statement, Wednesday, ECZ Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga said the Zambia Police Service had been asked to investigate the cases of violence and arrest all those found in breach of the law. “The Electoral Commission of Zambia has noted with serious concern the electoral violence ahead of the 20th January 2023 by-elections in Kapanda and Itala Wards of Kasama and Lunga Districts respectively. The Commission has observed that the campaign atmosphere has generally been peaceful since the commencement of the campaigns. It...

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