ACTING Chief Justice Michael Musonda says the judiciary will fall short of effectively handling the 2026 general elections cycle if the institution is not supported in good time in terms of resources. And Electoral Law and Governance Institute of Africa Executive Director Felix Owuor has noted that the electoral landscape in Africa still faces a number of challenges and uncertainties. Owuor has also highlighted the 2016 case involving President Hakainde Hichilema and Edgar Lungu, which he says was never dealt on its merits. Speaking during the launch of the Judiciary’s Strategic Plan on Election Management, Wednesday, Justice Musonda appealed to the other two arms of government to recognise the critical role the Judiciary plays in upholding the principles of democratic...

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