ECZ OPTIMISTIC OF HIGHER VOTER TURN OUT

The Electoral Commission of Zambia -ECZ- is optimistic of a higher voter turnout in the 20^th September general elections.

ECZ Chairperson, Ireen Mambilima says the commission is optimistic despite the continued acts of political violence.

She says the ECZ, through various security wings, will ensure safety and security for members of the public during the elections.

Justice Mambilima has further appealed to political parties to uphold the resolutions of the recent peace agreement signed in Lusaka.

Meanwhile, Justice Mambilima says the printing of ballot papers is now in the final stages.

Justice Mambilima, who is in Durban to monitor the progress of the printing of ballot papers, says printing of local government ballots has advanced.

She has disclosed that local government ballots for Central and Luapula provinces have since been completed.

Justice Mambilima has since stated that the packaging of the printed ballot papers has also commenced.