FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TONSE PAMODZI ALLIANCE SATISFIED WITH BALLOT PAPER PHYSICAL INSPECTION The Tonse Pamodzi Alliance wishes to place on record the outcome of the ballot paper physical inspection and verification exercise conducted by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). During the verification exercise, the following ballot boxes were opened: Luapula Province * Pallet No.: […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TONSE PAMODZI ALLIANCE SATISFIED WITH BALLOT PAPER PHYSICAL INSPECTION

The Tonse Pamodzi Alliance wishes to place on record the outcome of the ballot paper physical inspection and verification exercise conducted by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ).

During the verification exercise, the following ballot boxes were opened:

Luapula Province

* Pallet No.: 92A
* Constituency: Mansa East (Code: 01040184)
* Polling Station: Mwanda Community School
* Ward: Musaba Ward
* Ballot Box No.: 5343

North-Western Province

* Pallet No.: 170A
* Constituency: Lumwana (Code: 01080205)
* Polling Station: Kyangozhi ECZ Church – 01
* Ward: Kibanza Ward
* Ballot Box No.: 10473

Contents Verified Inside the Ballot Boxes

The following materials were verified inside the ballot boxes:

* Ballot paper booklets for:
    * President
    * Member of Parliament
    * Council Chairperson/Mayor
    * Councillor
* GEN 20A Results Forms
* Voters’ Lists
* Voter Registers
* Mock Ballot Paper Posters
* Braille Voting Assistance Materials

The Tonse Pamodzi Alliance further notes that, according to the Electoral Commission of Zambia, the distribution of ballot papers to the respective districts is scheduled to commence on 2nd August, 2026.

We also wish to indicate that the verification process was attended by stakeholders drawn from participating political parties, civil society organizations, and representatives of the European Union, who, at the time of the exercise, were the only international observers present.

The Alliance observed the receipt of the first consignment of ballot papers, comprising 202 pallets, which arrived from Dubai through Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. We subsequently escorted the consignment to the ECZ warehouse in Silverest. We also observed the receipt of the second consignment comprising 185 pallets.

Following our participation in the physical inspection and verification process, the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance is satisfied with the conduct of the exercise and appreciates the transparency demonstrated during the verification of the ballot materials.

Issued by:

Dr. Chris Zumani Zimba
Secretary General
Tonse Pamodzi Alliance

Celestin Mambula Mukandila, Esq.
Secretary General
Tonse Pamodzi Alliance