GOOD governance activist expert McDonald Chipenzi has noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has undermined the proper management of the electoral process in Zambia. And Chipenzi says a state of emergency does not affect the electoral process activities but only gives power to the defence forces to police the elections. In an interview, Friday, Chipenzi said COVID-19 could cause voter apathy as people might be afraid of going out to vote for fear of contracting the virus. “COVID-19 has disrupted the normal electoral activities and the rise in numbers has even got more impact on the preparations of electoral activities ahead of the August 12th. It is very serious that these figures are instilling fear in the electorates especially that not...

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