ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis has urged district election staff to pay attention to candidate qualifications and disqualifications, warning that these are areas that often lead to disputes if not handled well. Speaking at the District Election Staff workshop launch, Saturday, Zaloumis said the nomination process attracted significant attention, adding that any inconsistencies may undermine public confidence. “This workshop comes at a critical time as we prepare for [the] upcoming 2026 General Election and all preceding electoral processes. The nominations stage is one of the most sensitive and foundational phases of any election. It is at this stage that the credibility, integrity, and legality of the entire electoral process begin to take shape. As such, your role as frontline staff cannot...




