The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has urged District Conflict Management Committees (DCMCs) in Chibombo, Chisamba, and Kabwe districts, to be impartial as they mediate minor electoral disputes to ensure a fair and credible electoral process. Kabwe District Electoral Officer, Jovax Ngoma has emphasised that integrity and impartiality are essential, noting that the approach aims […]

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has urged District Conflict Management Committees (DCMCs) in Chibombo, Chisamba, and Kabwe districts, to be impartial as they mediate minor electoral disputes to ensure a fair and credible electoral process.

Kabwe District Electoral Officer, Jovax Ngoma has emphasised that integrity and impartiality are essential, noting that the approach aims to foster peaceful participation and mutual resolution ahead of the August 13 general elections.

Mr Ngoma said this during the official opening of a five-day training workshop for Conflict Management Committees (CMC) in Chibombo, Chisamba, and Kabwe, being held in Kabwe.

“We must give hope and confidence to the people that we are impartial,” Mr Ngoma said.

He warned that escalating political disputes could undermine the electoral process.

Meanwhile, ECZ facilitator Enock Kamkwamba urged committee members to cascade the workshop’s lessons to the grassroots, aiming to promote nationwide peace and unity.