THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has awarded a three-year contract to Al Ghurair Printing and Publishing of the United Arab Emirates to print and deliver ballot papers and other election materials. The decision came after the Commission could not proceed with the contract with Ren Form CC of South Africa, in line with section 180 (4) of the public procurement regulation 2022. Speaking at a press briefing, Monday, ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said that failure by Ren Form CC of South Africa to comply with an action required by the solicitation document prompted the Commission to engage the second-best evaluated bidder. “The tender for printing and delivery of ballot papers and other electoral materials closed on 18th...