CCMG Statement on the Conduct of Voting and Counting for the Nine (9) Ward By-Elections Held on 12 July 2024

I. Introduction According to Article 57 (1) of the Constitution of Zambia, the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is mandated to hold elections to fill any vacancy occurring in the…

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CCMG Applauds ECZ for Conducting Successful and Violence-Free Nominations in Nine Wards Ahead of the 12 July Ward Councillor By-Elections

In preparations leading to the 12 July ward-level by-elections, which will take place to fill nine (9) seats (1 death and 8 resignations), the ECZ designated the nominations to be…

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CCMG Pleased with Extensive Adherence to Registration Procedure by ECZ Registration Officers; Remains Concerned with Registration Center Accessibility

The Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) has been observing Continuous Registration of Voters (CRV) since its commencement on 5 September 2023, when CCMG deployed monitors for the CRV Phase II,…

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CCMG Deeply Concerned About the Increasing Incidents of Political and Civic Space Infringements

The Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) is deeply concerned about the increasing incidents of political violence and infringements on civic space across the country. CCMG has been monitoring the rise…

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A SPEECH DELIVERED BYBISHOP ANDREW MWENDA, CHAIRPERSON CCMG,DURING THE MoU SIGNING CEREMONY BETWEEN CCMG AND ZLDC TO CONDUCT LEGAL EDUCATION AND LEGISLATIVE AUDIT ON ELECTORAL LEGISLATION HELD ON FRIDAY 3RD MAY 2024

The CCMG Steering Committee Members, The Chairperson and Members of the Zambia Law Development Commission, IFES Representative, UNDP Representative, Cooperating Partners, The Media, CCMG and ZLDC Staff, Distinguished Guests, Ladies…

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