The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set August 5 as the date for parliamentary by-elections for Luena and Chifubu constituencies and local government elections in six wards in various districts, ECZ public relations manager Cris Akufuna has said.
The by-elections in Luena Constituency in Western Province and Chifubu Constituency on the Copperbelt Province respectively follows the resignation of area member of Parliament Charles Milupi while the Chifubu polls are as a result of the death of Patriotic front (PF) ember of Parlaiment Benson Bwalya.
In a statement in Lusaka yesterday, Mr Akufuna said the elections in six wards were as a result of resignations, convictions or deaths of incumbent councillors.
He named the six wards as Myulu in Mansa, Ilambo in Luwingu, Mailo in Serenje, Chimwemwe in Kitwe, Mpima in Kabwe and Kariba in Siavonga.
[ Times of Zambia ]
PF and MMD are heading for a serious violent show-down. Just not worth it
VIVA PACT ! And well-placed government sources revealed that President Banda, Vice-President George Kunda and their political allies were “shaken and heavily panicking” about the impact of the PF-UPND pact ahead of the 2011 tripartite elections.
Other sources revealed that President Banda, Vice-President Kunda and the President’s confidantes were jittery about the PF-UPND pact.
“Those of us close to these people know that they are really scared of the Pact. They know that they may not be able to come back to power next year after elections. That is why they are always discrediting the Pact wherever they go,” the source said. “When they are talking you get the sense that they are shaken and heavily panicking.”
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Ok this is good for the pact…nizi.:-?
:x8-|:o:x:((:((:((:d:d:x I wish the Zambian people vote wisely please who ever brings money or food get but your vote is secret mind you.
Another month without salaries for civil servants. that’s how selfish politicians can be! just wait and see.