Zambia: Patriotic Front asks Electoral Commission of Zambia to “stop being arrogant” about verifying voter’s details | Zambian Watchdog

Patriotic Front Kabwata Member of Parliament (MP) Given Lubinda has asked the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to stop being arrogant and heed to calls to continue verifying voter’s details.

Lubinda said the commission should extend the exercise to allow the electorate to correct their details so they will be able to exercise their democratic right on polling day.

Zambia: UK to pump K48.5b into Electoral Commission of Zambia | LusakaTimes.com

http://www.lusakatimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ecz.jpegThe British government will spend 48.5 Billion Kwacha to help the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) deliver free and fair elections during this year’s polls.

British High Commissioner to Zambia Tom Carter says part of the money will also go towards enhancing democracy in the country. Mr Carter says the assistance which will be done through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will involve training of police officers to enable them handle elections in an effective manner.