THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is wondering why people are worried that they would rig elections when all past commissions where the opposition emerged victorious were appointed by the ruling party. The Commission is also calling on political parties to tame their appetite for violence. The Commission further says it will continue to prioritise openness as the 2026 elections approach. Speaking during the Anti-Corruption Commission Conference, organised by Transparency International Zambia, Tuesday, ECZ Commissioner McDonald Chipenzi said history had demonstrated that ruling parties lost elections despite being responsible for appointing the commissioners. “I’ve got a bit of experience in elections for some time, and I have also studied electoral management bodies not only in Africa but across the globe....