ELECTORAL BODY READY TO PROVIDE FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS

The Chief of Zambia elections body says it will soon announce the date for filing in of nominations ahead of this year's general elections.

Zambians go to the polls on 20th September to elect the head of state, Members of Parliament as well as Local Government representatives.

Electoral Commission of Zambia Chairperson -ECZ-, Ireen Mambilima has further stated the electoral body's readiness to provide a free and fair election.

Justice Mambilima has told a state-owned newspaper that the ECZ will be objective and professional in conducting the elections as it has done in the past.

She has said the ECZ wants to complete the nomination process so that the printing of ballot papers can start.

The printing of ballot papers will be conducted in South Africa by Universal Printing group and all political parties should send their party representatives to monitor the printing process.

Justice Mambilima has reiterated that election stakeholders should observe the electoral code of conduct to enhance transparency during the poll.