THE Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has expressed concern over the deployment of army officers in this year’s election. ZCCB president Archbishop Ignatius Chama says the visible presence of military personnel and vehicles at tallying centres, sends a troubling signal about the character of Zambia’s democracy. In a statement issued Sunday, Archbishop Chama said the Church had received disturbing reports concerning the treatment of members and officials of opposition political parties. “We are concerned by the deployment of army officers to police functions in connection with this election. The maintenance of order during elections is constitutionally and statutorily the responsibility of the Zambia Police Service, working with the Commission. The visible presence of military personnel and vehicles at polling...